This service provides Unitec staff and students with materials not held in the Unitec Library collections, by requesting materials, on their behalf, from other libraries and organisations within NZ or from overseas.
1. Before requesting an interloan check whether the library holds a copy of the article or has access to a full-text online copy. Watch the video below to see how to find a journal article from a reference.
2. Complete one of the following forms, giving as much detail as possible. This form is automatically sent through to the library as an Interloan request.
3. Any further questions? Check our FAQs below or contact us by email: interloans@unitec.ac.nz or phone: (09) 892 8624
Current Staff
Current Unitec staff can request hard-copy publications or copies of articles/conference papers etc. up to 40 Interloan credits per year.
This includes current casual academic staff, current Honorary or visiting staff, adjunct Professors, current Unitec research fellows and current members of Unitec Council.
Items requested must be related to your role at Unitec or research being undertaken at Unitec.
Current Students studying at Postgraduate level
Current enrolled Doctoral, Masters, Postgraduate Diploma & Postgraduate Certificate students can request hard-copy publications or copies of articles/conference papers etc. up to 40 Interloan credits per year.
Items requested must be related to your study or research being undertaken at Unitec.
Current Students studying at Undergraduate level
Current enrolled Bachelor, Graduate Diploma, NZ Diploma and NZ Certificate students can request hard-copy publications or copies of articles/conference papers etc. up to 10 Interloan credits per year.
Items requested must be related to your study or research being undertaken at Unitec.
'Library Use Only' Interloan books
Some print/hard copy items are sent to us by another library on a 'library use/reference only' basis. In this situation, the borrower must only use the book within a Unitec Library space (i.e. within Te Puna/Building 180 or the Wāitakere library space (Level 3) only). These books are held behind the Ask Me/Customer Service desk. They are issued to the borrower for a short period and must be returned the same day to the same location.
For further clarity, email interloans@unitec.ac.nz
How long will it take?
Allow approximately 10-14 working days for standard interloans within New Zealand to reach our library. Some articles and chapter copies may arrive within 3 days. International Interloans take longer - sometimes a month or more.
How do I know when it's arrived?
Articles and book chapters will normally be emailed to you. When a book you requested has arrived, you will be emailed instructions for collection.
How long may I have an interloan?
This varies as the lending library determines how long material may be borrowed. Some materials such as theses may only be used in the library
Can interloans be renewed?
Sometimes. Please request a renewal before the item is due.
Can I request items of personal interest not related to my study or work at Unitec?
No - we suggest you use your local public library for this. (Updated 17 February 2025 )
What are the Copyright restrictions?
- We cannot supply more than one article from a particular journal unless they are on the same subject, whereupon we can supply two articles.
- Items should be requested for your research or individual study at Unitec, and not made available to others in a way that breaches copyright. Click here for more guidance about copyright.
Note for Lecturers: If you would like to place an item on Moodle, please let us know as occasionally exceptions can be made.