[ILL-L] ILL Code provision

[aslill, aslill (EED sponsored)]

We have an extensive collection of historical materials that are non-circulating, and we get requests to borrow copies from other libraries. In order to explain this policy to our patrons, we tell them that it's not appropriate for us to risk another library's materials (in the postal system, for example) when we have a copy we won't circulate.
 
Cordially,
Becky Orford 
 
Interlibrary Loan  
Alaska State Library
P. O. Box 110571  
Juneau, AK  99811-0571
 
e-mail: aslill at alaska.gov

http://library.state.ak.us

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From: ill-l-bounces at webjunction.org on behalf of Laura Barnard
Sent: Thu 11/6/2008 11:35 AM
To: Interlibrary Loan Listserv
Subject: Re: [ILL-L] ILL Code provision



Using the same provision that Melissa cites below, our library will not
attempt to borrow through ILL another copy of a reference item we own,
or an item we own that is currently in use, on order, or just received
but still in processing.


Laura Barnard
Interlibrary Loans
Seattle Public Library (UOK)
206-386-4601
ill at spl.org

>>> "Melissa Jackson" <Melissa.Jackson at armstrong.edu> 11/6/2008 10:49
AM >>>
Section 2 of the ILL code says: 

"2.1 The purpose of interlibrary loan as defined by this code is to
obtain, upon request of a library user, materials not available in the
user's local library."

Some libraries interpret this as 'materials you don't own'.  Others
interpret it as 'materials that can't be checked out', and so on.  We're
kind of in the middle.  :) 

We *will not* ILL items from our Reference department or our Special
Collection.  Period.  We won't ILL items marked "in Acquisitions", but
we will rush process them to get them to patron within 1 or 2 business
days.  We *will* ILL items that are lost, checked out, or at the
bindery.  That way they don't have to wait 3-4 weeks on a recall or a
return shipment from the bindery.

Hope this helps!

Melissa Jackson
ILL Librarian

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From:   "Camenga, John" <jcamenga at plcmc.org>
To:     "Interlibrary Loan Listserv" <ill-l at webjunction.org>
Date:   11/6/2008 1:34 PM
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
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