“Illume” is an online catalogue of items in all BC libraries, and can be used for borrowing items from libraries across the province.
Search for items using Illume
- First check if the item is available in your home library, and if not, proceed to using Illume to search other BC libraries
- Click the Illume link.
- Enter your search terms in the available boxes. You can change the search criteria from the drop down menu and search by title, author, etc.
- Click the “Submit Search” icon.
- A list of titles in BC libraries will be displayed. Click on a title for more detailed information.
- Choose the title which matches your request. Click “Request this Item”.
- (If the title is already in your home library, an alert box will appear. Please visit your home library to check-out the item, or place a Hold on the title if checked out.)
- Note: a limit of 2 active ILL requests per person is allowed at one time.
- Proceed to complete the online form with your contact information (full first and last name, PIN, and home library) and submit the form.
- The library will notify you when the item is ready for pick-up.
Contact your library if you need further assistance using Illume.