Resource Sharing

The University of Adelaide can supply a loan or copy of most print items from its collections to other libraries registered through Libraries Australia and overseas libraries.

    Contact us

    • Phone: +61 8 8313 5346
    • Email: library-ill@adelaide.edu.au
    • Mail: 
      Document Delivery
      Barr Smith Library
      Gate 5 Frome Road
      The University of Adelaide SA 5005
      Australia
    • ABN: 61 249 878 937
    • NUC symbol: SUA
    • OCLC symbol: LE1 OCLC ILL - requesting only 

    Lending policy

    • Monographs: 10 weeks, one renewal, copies can be supplied.
    • Theses: check Library Search, as they may be freely available online, or contact us to determine availability.
    • Microform: 10 weeks, one renewal.
    • Not for loan: Rare Books and Special Collections, Serials, Newspapers, High Use Collection.

    Charges

    Note: all charges are in Australian dollars.

    Australia

    • The University Library charges Australian Libraries the standard rates for Copies and Loans as set out in the Inter Library Resource Sharing code.
    • Thesis copy: $150 minimum, additional charges may apply. Please contact us to request a full quote.

    Overseas

    • Loan: AUD$55.00 or 5 IFLA vouchers.
    • Copies: AUD$23.00 or 2 IFLA vouchers (50+ pages, add $8.00 per 50 pages).
    • Thesis copy: PDF, AUD$150 minimum or 12 IFLA vouchers. Please contact us to request a full quote.

    Lost or Damaged Items

    Failure to return an overdue Interlibrary Loan (ILL) item, or returning it in a significantly damaged state, will result in a non-refundable administration fee of AUD$150 per item.

    Payment methods