Policy: |
Policy 5-1-3: Interlibrary Loan |
Date Adopted: |
May 11, 2004 |
Department: |
Library |
Contact: |
Director |
Statement: |
Parameters and eligibility for borrowing materials from other libraries. Inter-library
loan is a service whereby a user of one library can borrow books or receive photocopies
of documents that are owned by another library. Its purpose is to obtain material
not available in the user's local library. The ILL service is provided as library
funds allow. |
Section 1: Borrowing Materials
- In requesting materials from Inter-Library Loan (ILL), please note:
- Interlibrary Loan is a service provided only to current WNC students, staff and faculty.
- WNC will not borrow materials that are already in our collection.
- WNC will not borrow materials from local libraries.
- Materials borrowed through WNC must be returned to WNC by the due date. They are lent
as a courtesy and must be returned to the lending library on time.
- Materials borrowed through ILL will not be placed on reserve.
- Materials may be renewed at the discretion of the lending library. The lending library
determines the length of the loan period, options for renewal and any restrictions
on use. Requests for renewals must be made before the due date. Borrowers must adhere
to any conditions placed by the lender. Services may be refused to those who have
failed to comply with the above conditions.
- WNC Library does not limit borrowing, however if a large number of items need to be
located and/or borrowed please contact a staff member before submitting any requests.
- Students, faculty and staff may borrow up to three (3) items at a time from in-state
libraries and may request additional materials as soon as the current loans are returned.
Faculty may borrow materials from out-of-state libraries with all costs being borne
by the borrower.
- Library & Media Services will not place Inter-Library Loan (ILL) requests for students
during semester breaks.
Section 2: Lending Materials
- Any library may borrow circulating WNC books for their users.
- Libraries in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) may borrow circulating WNC
video and audio items for their patrons.
- Video and audio items will not be loaned to public libraries.
Date(s) Revised |
March 8, 2024; November 4, 2014; December 9, 2008; September 2, 2008; |
Date(s) Reviewed |
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