#LibGuide Reusable Content: Help Items

Sometimes you might need a book or article that isn't owned by the library. Did you know we can often get that item for you, free of charge? Interlibrary Loan or ILL is a service provided by the library where we will try to locate and order your materials for you, free of charge.

Here are some things to know about ILL:

• Normal turnaround time for receipt of ILL books is about two weeks and about one week for articles.
• During peak periods, backlogs may develop causing some delays. We recommend that needed materials be requested early in the semester for best results.
• We will order any material you request for your research, however, most libraries won’t lend audio-visual materials, dissertations, reserve items, or reference materials.
• You may request a book that is checked out, lost, or on reserve.

You can request articles and books through the Illiad system.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Lisa Russell at (410) 857-2288 or at ill@mcdaniel.edu.

You can text us your questions to (410) 346-5640.

Search our FAQs. If your question isn't answered, you can submit it via our online form. We will try to answer your question as soon as possible, within 24 hours Monday-Friday.

Stop by the Circulation Desk to talk to a librarian about your research project. Our hours are

Monday-Thursday 9am – 9pm
Friday 9am – 4pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 1pm - 9pm

Sometimes you may need more intensive help with a research topic. You can make an individual reference appointment with a librarian to work one-on-one. Contact the Liaison Librarian in your subject area to schedule your appointment.

  By Phone:

  Call the reference desk during regular reference desk hours at 410-857-2282

Sometimes you may need more intensive help with a research topic. You can make an individual reference appointment with a librarian to work one-on-one. Contact the Liaison Libarian in your subject area to schedule your appointment.

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You can text us your questions to (410) 346-5640.

 Online:

Search our FAQs. If your question isn't answered, you can submit it via our online form. We will try to answer your question as soon as possible, within 24 hours Monday-Friday.