Requesting Articles and Media from Other Libraries (ISL)
Intrasystem Loan (ISL) is a service for HCC students, faculty, and staff to request articles and media (such as DVDs, videotapes, and CDs) from other UH System libraries. Please see a reference librarian, who will assist in selecting and requesting materials. The ISL form requires your UH ID number and contact information. Be advised that not all materials may be requested. Each library determines what it will loan.ISL FAQs
- How long does an ISL take?
- Media materials are delivered by the Campus Mail service on Oahu, and by the U.S. Postal Service between the Neighbor Islands. This may take 3-10 days.
- Articles are usually transmitted electronically between libraries, so it may take less delivery time, 1-3 days.
- Is there a charge?
- Articles of less than 50 pages are free. For articles over 50 pages, there is a $3.00 charge.
- There is a $3.00 charge for each media item requested from the Wong Audiovisual Center at Sinclair Library, UH Manoa. (Please note that you may go to the Wong AV Center in person and request items directly without a charge.)
- Overdue materials will accrue fines.
- How will I know when my materials arrive?
- HCC library staff will contact you by phone or e-mail, so make sure your contact information is up-to-date when requesting materials.
- If ISL materials are not picked up within 10 days, they will be returned to the loaning library.
- How long can I keep ISL items
- Loan periods for books or media may vary. Please check with the Circulation Services staff when you are notified that your materials have arrived.
- You may keep articles received through ISL.
- Where do I return ISL materials?
- Return them to the HCC Library or any of the other UH System libraries unless otherwise noted.
Updated 11/6/09