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Intrasystem Loans

Intrasystem loan (ISL) is a service provided to students, faculty, and staff of Honolulu Community College for obtaining books, articles, and media from other UH System Libraries.

How do I request an item from another library?

You must have a valid UH system ID card. Submit your request to the reference librarian who will process the request for you.
How long will it take?

Books are delivered through the US Postal Service from neighbor islands and by the campus delivery service on Oahu. It generally takes from 3-10 days.

Articles are delivered through an online computer program (Ariel) and may take 1 or 2 days to be delivered to HCC Library.

Other Media (such as DVD, VHS, CD, etc.), if available to borrow, may take 3-10 days.

How much does it cost?

Books are free. Articles of less than 50 pages are free. There is a charge for articles over 50 pages. Cost for media varies. Please see the reference librarian for media availability and costs.
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