Interlibrary Loan

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Borrowing

Materials not owned by Parkland College Library may sometimes be obtained through Interlibrary Loan. Materials are obtained from other libraries around the state and the nation. Parkland Library reciprocates by lending materials to other libraries throughout the country.

Parkland Library observes local, state, and national Interlibrary Loan standards

Eligibility

ILL services are available to current Parkland students, faculty, and staff.
Special Borrowers are not eligible:
- Parkland Retirees, Parkland Alumni, and Community Borrowers should obtain these materials through their public libraries.
- Students must be currently enrolled in Parkland courses. Students enrolled in other universities' or colleges' courses held at Parkland College should obtain ILL services through that university's or college's library.

Materials we can request

We can request almost any book, journal article, video, or music CD. However, keep in mind that many Lending Libraries have policies that restrict loaning or copying their materials.
You will be contacted if we are unable to obtain your request.

Time Required

Most Interlibrary Loans take between 7 to 14 days. Less than 7 days is not the norm except for some faxed photocopied articles.
Many books are shipped through the U.S. mail via Library Rate which is less expensive but often slow.
If you have a pressing need for materials, please see a Librarian and she/he may be able to help you identify material which is more readily available.

Placing the Request

Fill out the proper ILL form and give it to a Librarian. You may be asked to present your library (ID) card.
You may also make requests by using the online Request Form
Always check the Library's catalog or Periodicals Holdings List to see if Parkland Library owns the desired item before making the request.

Notification

You will be notified, usually by e-mail, when your ILL material has arrived.
If you wish to inquire about the status of your request, please check at the Service Desk or call 217/351-2223. Staff will take your inquiry and forward it to our Interlibrary Loan staff. You will be contacted with a reply to your inquiry.

Picking Up Materials

Books, AVs and photocopied articles are on hold at the Service Desk.
Please remember to bring your library (ID) card.
Please do not remove the blue or yellow band with the due date from the item. This helps us process ILL material accurately when it is returned.

Returning Materials

Books and AVs should be returned to the book return at the Service Desk on or before the due date on the blue or yellow band.
Failure to return material by the due date could jeopardize future ILL borrowing privileges.
Photocopied articles are usually yours to keep.

Due Dates

Due dates for interlibrary loan materials are established by the Lending Libraries.
The loan period may be as short as one week or as long as a month.
Please pick up your ILL materials as soon as possible to maximize the length of time that you have your requested item.

Renewing Materials

Renewals are at the discretion of the Lending Library.
You may request renewals at the Service Desk or you may telephone a request by calling 217/351-2223. Please leave your name, phone number, and the title of the ILL material you would like to renew.
You will be contacted, usually by e-mail, with the Lending Library's reply to your renewal request.

Charges

Through reciprocal agreements we are able to obtain most materials for free.
The requester may be required to pay any fees that lending libraries charge Parkland Library.

Financial Responsibility

Lost ILL materials, damaged materials, and overdue fines that the Lending Library levies as well as Parkland Library's $15 processing fee are the responsibility of the borrower.
These charges will be added to your student record.

Textbooks

Interlibrary Loan may not be used as a substitute for purchasing the textbooks that you need for your classes.

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Lending

Materials we loan or photocopy

Books
Music CDs
AV in the main stacks
Photocopies of journal articles and pages from books

Materials we do not loan

AVs in closed stacks and feature films in Media Viewing
Bound and unbound periodicals/newspapers
Microfilm/microfiche
Reference books
Materials that are on Reserve
New York Times best sellers

Methods of Requests

We accept requests via OCLC, ALA forms (faxed or mailed) and telephone. To place a request by phone, please call our Information Services Desk, at 217/373-3839. Our fax number is 217/351-2581.

Average Turnaround time

Our average turnaround time is usually less than 2 working days.
We make every possible effort to process all requests promptly.

Loan Period

The loan period for Illinois libraries is 28 days.
The loan period for out-of-state libraries is 35 days.

Renewal

Renewals are permitted provided there are no holds for the item.
The item is renewed for the same period of time as the original loan period.
The loan period will be extended from the day the item is renewed, not its original due date.
All materials are subject to recall.

Charges

We do not charge Borrowing Libraries for ILL services.

Shipping

Most books/AVs to Illinois libraries are shipped through ILDS.
Most books/AVs to out-of-state libraries are shipped Library Rate through the U.S. mail.
Photocopies are usually faxed if we have your fax number. Otherwise, they are sent through ILDS or First Class U.S. mail depending upon where the Borrowing Library is located.

Packing Requirement for Returns

We accept Jiffy bags. However, do not return AVs in pulp-filled Jiffy bags.
Please return the item in a box if we make that request.
Please return the original request form with the item.

Suspension of Interlibrary Loan Service

Interlibrary loan service will not be available to Borrowing Libraries each year during the Winter Break, from the end of December to the beginning of January, when the College is closed.

Affiliations

ILLINET, LVIS, and Lincoln Trail Libraries System.

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