The University of Toronto Libraries is able to share much of its physical and digital collections with libraries worldwide through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
Eligibility
Individuals not affiliated with the University of Toronto should contact their local library to ask about interlibrary loan, or purchase a membership to borrow from the University of Toronto Libraries directly.
We consider interlibrary loan lending requests from all institutions. Please note that in many cases fees will apply.
Fees
All fees are in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Payment options include monthly invoice, VISA or MasterCard, OCLC IFM, or IFLA vouchers.
| Borrower | Physical items | Electronic items |
| Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) | No fee | No fee |
| Health Science Information Consortium of Toronto (HSICT) | No fee | $5 per item |
| Non-Ontario Canadian University Libraries (PBUQ, COPPUL, CAAL) | $15 per item | $15 per item |
| Library and Archives Canada | No fee | No fee |
| Other Canadian (not-for-profit) | $20 per item | $20 per item |
| Other Canadian (for profit) | $35 per item | $35 per item |
| SHARES Libraries | $10 USD per item | $10 USD per item |
| SHARES International | $30 USD per item | No fee |
| U.S. Libraries | $35 USD per item | $35 USD per item |
| International Libraries | $35 USD or 3 IFLA vouchers per item | $35 USD or 3 IFLA vouchers per item |
| Associate Members (not-for-profit) | No fee | $10 per item |
| Associate Members (for profit) | No fee | $20 per item |
Place a request
Libraries may submit requests on behalf of their users through any of the following interlibrary loan platforms:
- Alma Resource Sharing (institutions using Alma Resource Sharing or Rapido can contact us about becoming a partner)
- RapidILL (coming winter 2025)
- Webform (pre-registration required)
- OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing (WorldShare)
- DOCLINE
- Email us
Delivery time
Delivery times vary based on delivery method, service traffic and item availability. Delivery options include email, mail or courier. Borrowing institutions are responsible for arranging their own courier pickup, if applicable.
Contact us
Robarts Library
Phone 416-978-2288, email resource.sharing@utoronto.ca or fax 416-978-1608
Mississauga campus Library
Phone 905-828-3881, email resource.sharing.utm@utoronto.ca or fax 905-569-4320
Scarborough campus Library
Phone 416-978-2280, email vdxinfo.utsc@utoronto.ca or fax 416-208-2660
–Updated December 20, 2024