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| James White Library - Interlibrary Loan - Lending Policies |
- We negotiate with libraries only. Individuals who would like to
request
materials from us must submit their requests to the libraries
where they
are registered as users.
- OCLC:
As a member of Online Computer Library Center, we prefer to process requests through the OCLC Resource Sharing module. Check the OCLC Policy Directory for our full policy. Our symbol is EXN. - Non-OCLC Libraries:
Libraries that do not participate in the OCLC Resource Sharing program are asked to submit one request per form using any of the following forms or methods:-
International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Form
Email: ill@andrews.edu
Fax: (269) 471-6057 - SDA Libraries outside North America:
A special service is offered to the Seventh-day Adventist Overseas Academic Libraries. For details, see Article Delivery Arrangements - with Seventh-day Adventist Academic Libraries outside North America. - Do not submit a list of items in one form or letter. Requests
that have more
than one item will be returned to the sender.
- We abide by U.S. Copyright Laws. It is the borrowing library's responsibility to keep track of the photocopies requested and pay copyright fees as required by law. Materials requested must be for personal research only and must not be duplicated or distributed.
- Photocopies will be sent to any library in the world.
- Books will be sent only to U.S. libraries. We send to some selected countries, depending on the reliability of the postal system and according to arrangements made with us.
- We do not send electronic books or books that are labeled "Library Use Only" or "Local Circulation," bound or unbound serials, and audiovisual materials.
- Currency - U.S. Dollars. Will accept IFLA vouchers.
- Please attach payment with invoice.
- Articles: $15.00 for each request up to 40 pages.
- Books: $15.00 per request.
- Lost books: $120.00 per lost book.
- OCLC Libraries - Use the Internal Fee Management program.
- Non-OCLC Libraries - Use IFLA vouchers. You may also send us checks payable to James White Library and indicate the invoice number on the memo line.
- We are willing to set up reciprocity arrangements with libraries with whom there may be a balanced rate of lending and borrowing.
- Articles - U.S. Postal System, Ariel, fax.
- Books - U.S. Postal System, UPS.
- Loan period of 44 days includes travel time.
- Renewal is granted for 3 weeks if no one in the home library needs the book.
- A loaned book is subject to recall as needed by the home library.
- We reserve the right to accept or reject a request depending on
the circumstances and our workload.
Libraries
Materials
Fees
Payment
Delivery
Loan Period and Renewal
Waiver
Updated February 16, 2010