Lending to other libraries

If you are the representative of a library and would like to set up an account to borrow materials from the UVA Library collections for your patrons, please e-mail us at lib-lend@virginia.edu or call 434-982-3094.

VIVA lending policies

Loan period

Books and dissertations/theses: 90 days (12 weeks)
Microfilm/microfiche: 90 days

Special loan periods

Videos: Circulate on a case-by-case basis; 10 days, no renewals. Must return via UPS or FedEx. 
Sound recordings: 90 days, no renewals. Must return via UPS or FedEx. 

Renewals

None

Article delivery

We prefer to deliver articles using Odyssey or web delivery. We no longer use Ariel.

Non-VIVA library policies

Loan period

Books and Dissertations/theses: 90 days (12 weeks)
Microfilm/Microfiche: 90 days; will not lend overseas.

Special loan periods

Videos:  Circulate on a case-by-case basis; 10 days, no renewals. Must return via UPS or FedEx; will not lend overseas.
Sound recordings: ACRL libraries: 90 days, no renewals; Non-ACRL: circulate on a case by case basis; please contact us. Must return via UPS or FedEx; will not lend overseas.

Renewals

None

Article delivery

We prefer to deliver articles using Odyssey or web delivery. We no longer use Ariel.

Charges for US and its territories

NOTE: All charges are in US dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Charges for IFM loans:

Books: $15
Photocopies: $15 for up to 50 pages, $.50 per additional page
Microfilm, microfiche: $18 per request

Charges for non-IFM loans:

Books: $25 ($20 loan fee + $5 billing fee)
Photocopies: $25 for up to 50 pages, $.50 per additional page 
Microfilm, microfiche: $25 per request 
No additional charge for Odyssey delivery; $5 for FAX delivery in VA; $10 for FAX delivery, no FAX available outside continental U.S.
RUSH services available upon request for an additional $25 charge (if we can supply item within 24 hours). The $25 fee includes either UPS or FAX delivery. 
IFLA vouchers/coupons accepted: 2 vouchers per loan or photocopy up to 50 pages.

Replacement charges for lost materials:

Please contact the Interlibrary Loan department directly for the replacement cost of lost material. 

To pay by credit card, please use the following URL:

https://quikpayasp.com/virginia/commerce_manager/payer.do?orderType=Library_Loans

 

Charges - all other countries

NOTE: All charges are in US dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Charges for IFM loans:

Books: Will not ship internationally 
Photocopies: $25 for up to 50 pages, $.50 per additional page
Microfilm, microfiche: Will not ship internationally 

Charges for non-IFM loans:

Books: Will not ship internationally 
Photocopies: $25 for up to 50 pages, $.50 per additional page ($30 loan fee + $5 billing fee)
Microfilm, microfiche: Will not ship internationally 

No additional charge for Odyssey, Article Exchange, or email delivery; no FAX available outside continental U.S.
IFLA vouchers/coupons accepted: 2 coupons per photocopy up to 50 pages
RUSH services available upon request for an additional $25 charge (if we can supply the item within 24 hours). This charge includes Odyssey , article exchange, or email delivery.

Replacement charges for lost materials:

Please contact the Interlibrary Loan department directly for the replacement cost of lost material. 

To pay by credit card, please use the following URL:

https://quikpayasp.com/virginia/commerce_manager/payer.do?orderType=Library_Loans