For Non-KU and non-local researchers, how can I obtain materials if I am not local?

  • “How can non-local researchers access library materials?”
  • “What options are available for remote or off-campus researchers?”
  • “How do I obtain materials if I am outside the area?”
  • “Can out-of-town researchers request library resources?”
  • “What is the process for accessing collections from afar?”

Answer

The preferred method is to request materials through your local institution’s Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service.

If ILL is not available to you, please use the following request form:
https://lib.ku.edu/services/request/other

For non-local students please refer to your access here: https://ref.lib.ku.edu/faq/439605

For local researchers, please refer to your access here: https://ref.lib.ku.edu/faq/439656

  • Last Updated Mar 27, 2026
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  • Answered By Sarah Lamm

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