I ordered a book via interlibrary loan. Can I have it sent directly to me instead of having to pick it up at the library?
Answer
Most libraries do not do third party lending. In other words, libraries will loan materials to other libraries, but not directly to other libraries’ patrons.
If you request a journal article or book chapter through interlibrary loan, an electronic copy is sent to the Alumni Medical Library as the borrower, and we will email it to you.
When you request a book via interlibrary loan, the book is actually loaned to the Alumni Medical Library, and we in turn lend it to you. Therefore, you must come to the Library to pick up the book.
For more information, contact ILL at (617) 358-2352 or illmed@bu.edu.