Inter Branch Loans (IBL)

Interbranch loans provide for the borrowing of material between the different campus libraries of the Nelson Mandela University.

books in boxThe following items are available on inter-branch loans:

  • Open shelves books
  • Audiovisual items
  • Special collection - art materials

The following items are NOT available on inter-branch loans: 

  • Short loan collection materials
  • Study collection materials
  • Bound and unbound serials
  • Reference collection materials

Patrons can request inter-branch loan items at the circulation desk.

IBL items can be requested and returned to any campus library.

A maximum of four IBL items are allowed per patron.

IBL items requested from Port Elizabeth arrives on Thursdays/Fridays. Patrons will be notified by mail/e-mail regarding the availability of IBL items requested.