USC Libraries' Interibrary Loan & Document Delivery (IDD) services borrows and obtains research materials through a network of libraries, research centers, and other institutions. IDD operates within a global network of libraries to share resources and support scholarly research for faculty, staff, and students.
Interlibrary loan (ILL) borrows materials not owned or otherwise unavailable from USC. This includes physical copies of:
- Books
- Theses/Dissertations
- Government Documents
- Musical Scores
- Audio-Visual Materials (DVDs, VHS, LPs, Cassettes, etc.)
- Microforms (Microfiche, Microfilm)
Physical copies are circulated from Leavey Library and Norris Medical Library and have due dates assigned by the supplying library.
To request digital copies of research materials such as articles or book chapters, please see Scan & Deliver.