Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is defined as items borrowed from another library and circulated locally. The following policies may not apply to items borrowed through your shared system.
Routing (non WISCAT software) ILL Requests
* Clear your library and your shared system if applicable.
* Search WISCAT and create ILL request.
* Send requests directly to IFLS via fax, email, or courier.
* IFLS will clear the Indianhead system and refer to other Wisconsin libraries, WILS, and MINITEX.
* IFLS clearinghouse will refer out-of-state as needed.
IFLS will not refer requests for materials published/released in the last four months outside of the Indianhead system.
Libraries using the WISCAT ILL software may have different procedures; check with the IFLS interloan office if need WISCAT training and/or have questions about the routing of ILL requests.
Renewals
Requests for renewals of ILL materials are discouraged, but completely at the discretion of the lender. Many libraries will renew if you request via WISCAT or call directly. IFLS can renew materials from MORE libraries.
Overdue Fines
Charge the same fines that you would charge for in-house materials. Suggested standard is $1.00 per day for videos; $.10 per day for other materials; $5.00 maximum per item.
Lost Materials
The Borrowing Library is always responsible for the cost of borrowed ILL materials. Actual cost for lost materials is billed by the lending library. Contact the library.
Filing
If keeping paper files, consider filing pending interlibrary loan requests by title. If materials are received with no paperwork, the requests will be easier to find.
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For the following lending policies, Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is defined as items lent to another library outside of your shared system.
Loan Periods
* 21 Days - Videos/DVDs (exception TV series)
* 28 Days - All other circulating materials
Overdue Fines
Other libraries not charged fines per National ILL Code.
Renewals
At lending library’s discretion.
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2012 Wisconsin Interlibrary Loan Guidelines - http://rl3.dpi.wi.gov/svc_resource_sharing
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* Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States (revised 2008)
* Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States Explanatory Supplement (revised 2008)
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