What You Need to Know
Through the Library's interlibrary loan service, books and other
materials may be borrowed from other libraries. You may also
request photocopies of materials such as magazines and some
materials reproduced in microform such as newspapers. Photocopy
requests are filled in accordance with copyright law.
Who may use Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary Loan services are available to anyone who has a current Library card in good standing. Interlibrary Loan services are not available to temporary, visitor or limited address cardholders.
How do I place an Interlibrary Loan
request?
Accurate and complete bibliographic information is essential.
How will I know when my Interlibrary
Loan has arrived?
When the book or other materials arrive, usually within seven
to ten days, you will be notified by mail (e-mail is not available);
it is helpful to bring notification with you when picking
up materials. If you do not pick up the materials within ten
days, the books will be returned to lender, the photcopies
will be discarded and any charges will be added to your patron
record. Repeated failure to pick up materials can result in
termination of interlibrary loan privileges.
If a request cannot be filled you will receive an interlibrary
loan status report indicating why the request was canceled.
What materials are not available
through Interlibrary Loan?
Best sellers, recent publication, textbooks, pamphlets, audio-
and videocassettes, rare or valuable materials are not available
through interlibrary loan.
Library Fees--Books
The Library does not charge a fee for books requested through
interlibrary loan. However, in some cases the only available
lender charges a fee. In these cases, you will be notified
in advance, and a request will not be initiated unless you
accept charges. Fees, due only if materials are obtained,
are payable upon receipt.
Library Fees--Photocopies
$2 will be charged for each photocopy request. Fees are payable
upon receipt. Photocopy transactions already in process cannot
be canceled.
How many requests can I make at one
time?
Five active interlibrary loan requests for books and/or
20 requests for photocopies at one time.
How long can I keep Interlibrary Loan
books?
The lending library determines the loan period and any restrictions
concerning use of the materials. Normally, materials are available
for three weeks.
Lender loan restrictions may include "No Renewal",
"In-Library Use Only", or "No Photocopying".
Can I renew my Interlibrary Loan?
If a book is renewable (indicated on the book band), a request
for renewal may be made when there is a special need. Ask
for this privilege at least four business days before the
due date indicated. If a book is not renewable, the title
can be requested again from another lender upon return of
materials.
What is the overdue fine on an Interlibrary
Loan book?
- 25¢ per day with a maximum of $5.
- Books may be returned at any Library branch. Do not return
items to book drops.
- The book band attached to the book should not be removed,
as it contains essential information concerning your loan.
- Overdue, lost or damaged interlibrary loan books can be
subject to additional fees that are set by the lending library.
These fees will be passed on to you.
- Repeated overdues or loss or damage of interlibrary loan
materials can result in loss of interlibrary loan privileges.
Interlibrary Loan Phone: (417) 883-5310, ext. 121
Interlibrary loan FAX: (417) 877-9319
For information on interlibrary
loan services for local history and genealogy, call (417)
883-5310, ext. 128, or visit the Local History department
at the Library Center.
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