Get it from other libraries (ILL)

The ILL service will be temporarily unavailable from Thursday 18 December until Friday 16 January inclusive. Ongoing requests will be processed as far as possible.

What is Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?

If you cannot find a book, journal (article), or any other type of document within our own collection, but it is available at a library outside Ghent University, you may request it through the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service. This service enables you to obtain publications from libraries both within Belgium and abroad.

You may request that an entire book be delivered, or alternatively, ask for a PDF copy of a specific article or chapter.

Prices

ILL is free of charge for all holders of a UGent account. If you register on site and are issued a visitor’s card, an ILL delivery fee of €10 applies. This policy will take effect from January 2026.

Libraries and external users wishing to request a document from the University Library’s collection may contact libservice@ugent.be. The fee is €25, payable by invoice. Payment by IFLA vouchers is also accepted.