You can use the inter-library loan service to request books, journal articles and theses held by other libraries. 

Under copyright law, libraries can provide digital copies individual articles from journal issues and chapters or 10% of books. Other libraries may be able to lend the whole book or thesis if you need to read more. 

Please contact us if you need to request a number of inter-library loans. You need to complete separate forms for each request. 

Library staff will process inter-library loan requests on weekdays, except those when The Courtauld is closed. The location and availability of the item you have requested will determine how long the process takes. For example, other libraries are usually able to provide digital copies of book chapters and journal articles within 5 working days while loans of physical items from abroad may take over one month. If you need access quickly, you may find it quicker to visit another library to use the item. Please see our other libraries web page for more information. 

Library staff will email digital copies of book chapters and journal articles to your Courtauld email address. We will contact you at your Courtauld email address when physical items arrive. Please note that you will need to use  physical items in the Vernon Square Library. 

No, the inter-library loans the Library provides through the service (including digital copies) are for your use only. You should not share them with anyone else. 

Information about all of Library’s services is available on our web pages. If you cannot find what you are looking for or need assistance, please contact us.