Borrowing from other libraries

There are four ways to borrow material not available at the McGill Libraries.

1. Request physical items from Quebec university libraries: Network Loan

McGill faculty, students, and staff can now borrow physical items belonging to Quebec university libraries by requesting them through the library catalogue (Sofia). 

2. Borrow in person at other universities

McGill students, faculty, and staff may borrow in person at all Quebec university libraries with their McGill ID card, and may obtain borrowing privileges at participating Canadian university libraries with a valid McGill ID card.

3. Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Use Interlibrary Loan (ILL) to obtain books, journal articles and other types of documents that are not owned in the collections of the McGill Libraries.

4. Borrow in person at Montreal public libraries

• Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (Grande bibliothèque): Please note that proof of Québec residency required to sign up for a library card.
• Ville de Montréal public libraries: Please note that proof of Montréal residency is required to sign up for a library card.