[ILL-L] ILL Code provision

[Susan M. Lee]

If we own the item and it is available (i.e. not overdue, lost or at the
bindery), we won't borrow it via interlibrary loan.  Not only is it
against the spirit of the ILL code, but we are reimbursed via the state
ILL program.  The reimbursement is based on the lending to borrowing
ratio.  I would hate to lose those reimbursement funds by borrowing
already-owned items via ILL.

 

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Sue

Susan Lee M.L.S.
Information Services Librarian
University of Great Falls Library
1301 20th St South
Great Falls, MT 59405

VOICE 406-791-5318
FAX 406-791-5395

http://www.ugf.edu/library/ <http://www.ugf.edu/library/> 
mailto:slee at ugf.edu <mailto:slee at ugf.edu> 

So many books, so little time

 

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From: ill-l-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:ill-l-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Megan Bayonet
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 12:32 PM
To: 'Interlibrary Loan Listserv'
Subject: RE: [ILL-L] ILL Code provision

 

My understanding was that requesting items that you own is discouraged
but not expressly disallowed.  We've had several discussions about it on
here and the consensus is usually that we will borrow items for patrons
who need a different format (large print, print vs. e-book, etc.) or if
our item is checked out.  Here at VMB, an academic library, we won't
request anything that we hold in reference or that we own but is checked
out. 

 

Megan Bayonet

Interlibrary Loan Coordinator

mbayonet at mbc.edu

540-887-7317

 

 

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From: ill-l-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:ill-l-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Camenga, John
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 1:30 PM
To: Interlibrary Loan Listserv
Subject: [ILL-L] ILL Code provision

Hi folks,

We are having issues with our customers wanting to ILL items we own but
are noncirc (local history/genealogy  room items). 

I had been told that this is forbidden by the ALA ILL code but i'll be
damned if I can find this in any link to the code I've explored.

If some kind soul would point out this section I would be most
appreciative.

If it's obvious, name calling is allowed.

Don't suggest trying to work something out with limited circulation from
our Carolina Room, I've already tried that. Felt like I stuck my arm in
a hungry lion's cage or in Heather's case a hungry saber tooth tiger

Thanks,

John

John F. Camenga 
Interlibrary Loan/Periodicals Librarian 
Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
 310 North Tryon Street
 Charlotte, NC 28202
 V. 704-416-0101/F. 704-416-0130
 jcamenga at plcmc.org 
PLCMC... Expanding minds. Empowering individuals. Enriching our
community
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Strauss 


 

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