University of Mpumalanga Library and Information Services: Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

If the resource (book, article, thesis, etc) you need is not available at any of the UMP libraries, the Library will source the research material from other libraries in South Africa or beyond. All UMP staff and postgraduate students may use this service. There is no cost for items obtained in South Africa.

How to make a request?

To request a book or an article, complete the ILL request form Make sure to select the library you want the book to be sent to under "Pickup location". When the requested item arrives from the supplying institution, you will receive an email from the Interlibrary Loans (ill@ump.ac.za) notifying you that the book is available for you to collect at the Interlibrary Loan Section: Level 2 (Mbombela Campus Library). If the requested item is an article or book chapter (electronic), it will be sent to the requester electronically through an Email.