Inter Library Loan (ILL) is a library service through which a library obtains books, journals, research papers, theses, reports, or other information resources from another library on behalf of its users. It is particularly useful when the required document is not available in the user’s own library. In the context of Fundamentals of Information Communication Technologies, ILL has become more efficient through the use of computers, telecommunications networks, library automation systems, digital databases, and the internet. The main purpose of ILL is to provide users with access to information resources beyond the collection of their own library. No single library can acquire every book, journal, or specialized document required by its users. Through resource sharing and cooperation, libraries can collectively satisfy a wider range of information needs. ILL therefore helps in optimum utilization of library resources and reduces unnecessary duplication of expensive materials. The ILL process generally begins when