In Summer 2025, library staff began cleaning up records in an effort to uncouple information about library users and the items they have requested in the past. We removed an extensive history of ILL borrowing and lending information from our ILL system. This information is being retained in password-protected spreadsheets until December 19, 2025. Interested users who want a copy of their ILL history should email ILL@usna.edu by December 15, 2025.
We will retain the most recent 5 years of ILL data to be in compliance with federal and Navy records retention policies. On an annual basis, in late June, we will delete the oldest year’s data so we maintain only the most recent 5 years of data in the system moving forward. This data purge will also prepare for a change in the way you login to ILL. Beginning December 18, 2025 you will use the same login to access ILLiad that you use to access your other USNA accounts.
If you have questions about ILL, please reach out to ILL@usna.edu.
