Interlibrary Loans
The Interlibrary Loans (ILL) Department acts as a link between the University of Cape Town Libraries and other libraries in Southern Africa and abroad. A required book or article not available at UCT may be requested.
What is Interlibrary loans?
The Interlibrary Loans (ILL) Department acts as a link between the University of Cape Town Libraries and other libraries in Southern Africa and abroad. If a required book or article is not available at UCT, it may be requested on interlibrary loan. There is no cost for items obtained within South Africa.
What can I request?
- Books, book chapters or essays from books
- Journal articles
Submit an Interlibrary Loan request
Chancellor Oppenheimer Library
Book Request form Journal Article Request form
Contact us
Tel +27 21 650-3113/2190
Email ill@uct.ac.za
Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library
Book Request form Journal Article Request form
Contact us
Tel +27 21 406 6142
Email lib-ill-health@uct.ac.za
WH Bell Music Library
Book Request Form Journal Article Request Form Score Request Form
Contact us
Email lib-music@uct.ac.za