How Does Interlibrary Loan Work for Nursing Professionals?
The process of using ILL typically involves several steps. First, the nursing professional identifies a resource that is not available in their home library's collection. They then submit a request for the item through their library's ILL service, providing details such as the title, author, and publication date. The library staff locates the item in another library's collection and arranges for it to be borrowed. Once the item is received, the nursing professional is notified and can then access the material. This process can take a few days to several weeks, depending on the item and the lending library's loan policies.
