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About the Buxton Library: Services

IDL & ILL

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) students, faculty, and staff in good standing may request print resources from local, regional, and national library collections.

Patrons are responsible for keeping themselves informed of the status of their requests. IDL and ILL requests may not be filled due to owning library restrictions.

What is an Intra-district Loan (IDL)

Intra-district Loan is the process of obtaining library materials from other MCCCD Libraries. Please refer to the Maricopa Libraries Borrowing Guidelines for more information.

  • Use the library catalog to request items from other MCCCD libraries.

  • Plan on 2-4 working days to transfer materials between libraries.

  • Items are returned to the lending library if not picked up within ten days of arrival.

  • Renewal requests should be made before the date due. The lending library may or may not grant the request.

  • If material obtained through IDL is overdue, the patron's borrowing privileges may be suspended from the lending library.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Interlibrary Loan is the process by which one library system requests material from another library system. Please refer to Maricopa Libraries Borrowing Guidelines.

  • Use ILLiad to request books and copies of articles that the MCCCD libraries don't hold.
  • ILL requests are verified by library staff. Partial or incorrect citations may result in ILL request cancellation.
  • The period from request to delivery is measured in weeks.
  • The lending library may impose a service charge or a photocopying fee.
  • Items are returned to the lending library if not picked up within ten days of arrival. The requestor remains responsible for all charges.
  • Please get in touch with us if you need assistance setting up your ILLiad account.

Two ways to place holds:

  1. Login to PVCC's online library catalog to access your library account. Search for the material and place a hold request on the item.
  2. Call or visit us! Circulation desk @ 602-787-7200 or Information Desk @ 602-787-7215.

If the item is circulating, you can request up to seven items simultaneously. Delivery usually takes 3-7 business days. Once we receive the item/s, we will hold the item on the shelf for ten days.

Notification:

  • 1st email notification to your student Maricopa email and a courtesy call. Please make sure your phone number is updated with us.
  • 2nd email will notify you that you have three days left before the item reaches its ten-day hold limit and is returned to the lending library.

How do I set up an ILL account? To create an account, go to the Illiad link and locate the Interlibrary Loan Form to create a username and password. Please make sure to include a valid phone number and email address for notification of request fulfillment. You can track the progress of your request, checked-out items, and cancel requests.

How do I put in a request? To receive the item you need, fill out each field with as much information as possible:

  • Books: title, author, publisher, publication date, edition, volume, and ISBN.
  • Articles: journal title, article title, author, volume/issue, pages, and ISSN. If you are having trouble finding this information, call the PVCC Buxton library Information Desk @ 602-787-7215.
  • Please allow 2-4 weeks from the time of the request to the time of fulfillment.

Is there a fee for using Interlibrary loan services? While book requests are free, there may be a small charge for articles. You will be notified to accept or decline the charges. Upon successful fulfillment, you will be notified via email that the item is available for checkout or as electronic delivery (PDF download) that can be accessed through your ILL account. You will have seven days to pick up the material.

What if I do not return an item? If an item is not returned, you will be charged the cost of the item, your account will be blocked from all library services, and a hold will be placed on your my.maricopa student account, disabling your ability to register for classes or retrieve your official transcripts until it is paid.

Archives

PVCC’s historical materials are electronically archived and can be found using the online catalog. You can view the entire collection by entering Paradise Valley Community College as a title search. You will discover PVCC Staff Study Reports, Capstone Videos, Puma Press articles, and many other items in the archives. For more information, please see a Librarian or visit our Archives LibGuide.