IntraSystem Loan (ISL) enables students, faculty, and staff to request books or journal articles from other libraries in the UH system.

Books and journal articles at any UH System Library are available through ISL free of charge. Audiovisual materials (CDs, DVDs, videos, cassettes) in the Sinclair Library Wong AV Center are only available for classroom showing, with 2 weeks advance notice required. For personal use, you may go in person to the Wong Audiovisual Center on the UH Manoa campus and request items directly at no charge.

To make a request, follow the instructions below or use this step-by-step ISL guide (opens in a new window).

1. Search for the book or journal in the KCC Library Catalog, Hawaii Voyager.
2. Select and view the record. Make sure the item is not available at KCC.
3. Click on the Request button at the top of the page.
4. Enter your UH Number from your KCC ID Card and your Last Name. Click Login.
5. Choose Kapiolani CC Intrasystem Loan Request from the dropdown menu.
6. Scroll down to the bottom part of the form.
7. Enter your UH Number again.
8. Enter your Name and Email address in the Comments box. If your request is missing your name or email, it may be cancelled or delayed.
9. Enter additional information in the Comments box:
   • For Articles: article author; article title; volume; number; year; pages.
     
   • For Audio/Visual Classroom Use (Faculty only): Course number; dates needed.
     (2 weeks advance notice required).
10. Skip the Pick Up At field (all requests are picked up at the KCC Circulation Counter.)
11. Skip the Not Needed After field unless you have a deadline. Keep in mind that requests take 5-7 days minimum to process.
12. Click Submit Request.

You will be notified via email in 5-7 days that your request is ready for pickup. Requests that are missing required information may be cancelled or delayed. Requests that are not picked up within 10 days of notification are returned to the owning library so that they are available for other users.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is available through the UH Manoa External Services Program for borrowing books and journal articles that are not available in the UH System Libraries. Check the service and shipping charges, request additional information, or place an ILL request through the External Services Program website. Allow at least three to five weeks for processing.

Before you request an item via ISL or ILL:

1. Check the library's online catalog, Hawaii Voyager, to verify that we do not own the book you need.
2. Check to see if the article you need is available in print or online through the library.

Make a record of your requests if the need arises to discuss them.

Fines for late, lost, or damaged books will be charged to your library account. To avoid fines, return all books by the date stamped in the book.

Please email kapccisl@hawaii.edu if you have any questions about this service.