You can order books, university publications and journal articles that are not available in Linz from other libraries in Austria and abroad using our online interlibrary loan services.

Before Placing an Order

1. Please check LISSS, opens an external URL in a new window first to see if the book or journal you are looking for is available at the JKU.
2. The JKU has a wide range of electronic journals. If you wish to order journal articles using the interlibrary loan service, please check the Electronic Journal Library EZB, opens an external URL in a new window beforehand to make sure what you are looking for is not already there!

Please enter bibliographically complete citations only! Read the terms & conditions about ordering - get information about the costs.

1. LISSS, opens an external URL in a new window   
2. Log in.
3. Click above on "Fernleihe" (interlibrary loan), choose the form "Buch" or "Artikel" and enter the requested information.
4. Your request will then be processed.

Requirement: You must be a registered library user.
If you have never borrowed any books from the JKU before, please come to the Circular Desk and present your JKU Card or a valid photo ID. You will receive your password to place an interlibrary loan order.

Orders will only be accepted when submitted online!

Delivery Time
In general, you will receive your order within a 2 to 4 week period.
The library will notify you per e-mail when your order has arrived.

Loan Period
The loan period for interlibrary loan books is set by the lending library and is generally between 2 to 4 weeks. The maximum extension period is 6 months, providing the lending library agrees.
You cannot extend the loan period yourself. Please send an E-Mail to the Interlibrary Loan department.