Resource Spotlight: Interlibrary Loan

Posted April 8, 2026 by Emmy Mahoney

Hey everyone! This week I wanted to put a spotlight on one of my favorite and most used resources that the Simmons University Library has to offer: Interlibrary Loan (ILL). This resource allows students to access materials that are not available at Simmons, through other institutions. This includes both physical and online resources. 

Interlibrary Loan has been a lifesaver over the course of my graduate experience. Every semester, I have been assigned at least one research paper. Through Interlibrary Loan, I have been able to access a wide variety of research materials, including articles, book chapters, and even full books. Being able to access so many additional resources through ILL has made one aspect of writing research papers much easier. 

Additionally, the Interlibrary Loan staff at Simmons works fast and efficiently to connect you to your requested resources. I put in three requests just this morning, and have already received them. (Thank you, Interlibrary Loan staff!)

If you have a research paper due at the end of this semester and would like to learn more about using Interlibrary Loan, use the following link: https://simmons.libguides.com/ILL . If you have additional questions, reach out to the ILL staff using the following email: [email protected] .