What is Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary Loan, or ILL, is a service that borrows books and
acquires copies of articles from journals that Meriam Library
doesn't own.
Who is eligible?
CSU, Chico faculty
CSU, Chico currently registered grad students
CSU, Chico currently registered undergrad students
CSU, Chico staff
Eligibility may require verification.
Not eligible: CSU, Chico Alumni, special card holders and members
of the general public are not eligible for Interlibrary Loan
services. These users may apply for interlibrary loan services
at the institutions with which they are affiliated or at their
public library.
How long does
it take?
PLAN 2 WEEKS.
Usually takes about one week. There are many variables, so you
should allow at least two weeks to receive material. Items from
out of state and/or with charges may require more time.
How much does it cost?
Interlibrary Loan is able to get 95% of requested
material for free. If material is not available for free, please
indicate on the form if you are willing to pay a fixed fee. When there
is a charge to acquire material, you pay $5 per article and $10 per book
request. CSU, Chico pays the actual cost, which averages $12 per article
and $15 per book.
What can
I get through Interlibrary Loan?
Any books or articles from journals that Meriam Library
does not own. Materials may be requested if they are checked
out, missing, or at the bindery.
What is
generally NOT available through Interlibrary Loan?
-material owned in any format by Meriam Library
-material that is on Reserve in Limited Loan
-textbooks for current classes
-whole issues/volumes of journals
-maps and atlases
-software and CD-ROMs
-rare, fragile, and special collection books
-genealogy
-reference books
What about videos?
-audio-visual (films, cassettes, videos, compact discs)
for academic use if available from other libraries..
How
do I use Interlibrary Loan?
-Go here.
First time users will be prompted for registration information.
-Fill out the appropriate form for each item then press the
submit button.
-You will be notified via e-mail when your material is ready.
-Status of your request can be checked online by logging on
and pressing the "View/Modify Outstanding Requests"
button.
-Unfilled requests will be returned via e-mail with an explanation. How
do I get my articles?
Articles are delivered to your Interlibrary
Loan account. Select View/Download Received Articles, then
on the Electronically Received Articles page select Transaction
# to access the article. (To
access the pdf file Adobe
Acrobat Reader 5.0 or greater is needed.) The article may
be viewed, printed, and/or saved. All articles are automatically
deleted in 30 days.
Articles
with $5.00 fee
-Articles are delivered as stated above.
-All fees are added to your library circulation account when
the material is received in the Interlibrary Loan office.
-Pay fees at the Circulation counter on the first floor
after you have been notified the material is available.
-Regardless whether you claim your material, the fee is valid
and permanent. Unpaid fees will cause suspension of library
check-out privileges and may result in the withholding of university
services.
What
about books?
-Books are checked out at the Interlibrary Loan office.
-Leave the strap on at all times.
-Your loan period starts on the day you have been notified
your material is available. The loan is usually for three (3)
weeks, non-renewable.
-The due date is on the front of the strap.
-Books are to be returned to the Interlibrary Loan office or
at the counter in Circulation on the first floor. Speak with
an ILL staff person if other arrangements need to be made.
-All Interlibrary Loan materials are subject to recall by the
lending library. Patrons must return materials immediately when
a recall notice is received from the Interlibrary Loan office.
Books with $10 fee
-Pick-up at the Interlibrary Loan office.
-All fees are added to your library circulation account when the
material is received in the Interlibrary Loan office.
-Pay fees at the Circulation counter on the first floor after
you have been notified the material is available.
Regardless whether you claim your material, the fee is valid
and permanent. Unpaid fees will cause suspension of library
check-out privileges and may result in the withholding of university
services.
What are my responsibilities?
Failure to return material on time may result in suspension
of ILL services or having future requests be limited to LIBRARY
USE ONLY.
If material arrives and you have been notified before your last
acceptable date, you are still responsible for all charges.
You are liable for any lost or damaged material. The lending
library will determine the costs, fines and processing fees
for which you are liable.
Failure to comply with these procedures may result in university
services and library privileges being withheld.
Can I
renew the book?
No, not normally. Interlibrary Loan is a one-time, unchangeable
transaction. If the book is needed longer, return the book by
its due date and place a new request.
For questions or concerns, contact the Interlibrary Loan supervisor,
898-6479. What
are special conditions for books?
Conditions for use of borrowed materials are set by the
lending institution and must be observed by the borrower. You
will be notified of any conditions, given instructions, and
they will be noted on the book band. These conditions may include:
For Library Use Only
Photocopying Not Allowed
Hints
Always check the Library
Catalog, Periodicals
List, and/or Articles &
Databases to verify if we own the material before submitting
requests.
Plan ahead! Identify the books and articles you need for your
papers and projects as soon as possible so that you will have
enough time to submit requests.
Do not guess. See a reference librarian for assistance if you
are unable to identify a periodical abbreviation. If a full,
correct title is not available, use the abbreviation exactly
as given.
Give the most complete information you can for each item when
filling out the forms. Use the forms' note box for additional information. |
