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
Immelman level 3
Chancellor Oppenheimer Library
Tel +27 21 650-3113/2190
Email ill@uct.ac.za

Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library
Tel + 27 21 406 6142
Email lib-ill-health@uct.ac.za

WH Bell Music Library
Email lib-music@uct.ac.za