Watson-Grittith Library: InterLibrary Loan

The General rules for utilizing Interlibrary Loan resources are:

1. Return the book by the due date, this enables the library to continue to use Interlibrary loan, repeated late returns can see the privilege revoked.
2. Take care of the book/material. The library is borrowing the book from another college/university, damaging the book cost money and can result in borrowing privileges being revoked.
3. The book is for the borrower only photocopies and scanning of the material is not allowed.
4. Return the book to Mr. Wooten DO NOT return the book to any other location. 

WorldCat is a way for students and faculty to search for materials that can then be requested through Interlibrary loan. Use WorldCat to find the resource you are looking for then fill out the proper ILL request form to request the material.

WorldCat

Inter Library Loan or ILL is a service that allows the Watson-Griffith to borrow materials from other partner libraries upon the request of students or faculty. Individuals requesting material need to fill out an ILL periodical/book request form and email the form to Mr. Wooten. Forms can be found in the library at the circulation desk or on the links attached below.

ILL Article Request Form

ILL Book Request Form

MACU LIBRARY INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICES 

Interlibrary Loan [ILL] is a reference service providing materials which are NOT available in the Elizabeth City area.  Materials necessary for research and study are borrowed from other libraries for use by our patrons.  Materials are obtained from libraries in the SOLINET network, which includes North Carolina, most libraries in the southern states, and from about 60 libraries in the Christian Library Network.  There is no charge for this service.  

CONDITIONS OF LOAN SERVICES 

All ILL requests must be submitted in writing on forms supplied by the library. Forms are available to the left of the circulation desk. To help speed the request, please read the forms carefully and supply all required information. The Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) should be checked first to make certain the material is not available in the Watson-Griffith Library. Journal titles should also be checked to ascertain whether they are available locally. 

When ordering items please note the following: 

1. No more that five [5] books may be requested for a class. 

2. Patrons may expect to use ILL borrowed books for two [2] weeks although this can vary 

    depending on the lending institution. 

3. The same item may not be requested more that once a year. For any exceptions see    

    Mr. Wooten 

4. Materials are to be used exclusively by the requestor. 

5. Patrons are notified by a note placed in your mailbox when the material arrives. 

6. Items are to be picked up at Mr. Wooten’s office in the library, not at the circulation  

    desk. 

7. Items may not be renewed. 

8. Materials borrowed are to be returned to Mr. Wooten’s office in the library, not at the  

    circulation desk on or before the due date given. 

9. A fine of $5.00 per day per item is charged for all overdue materials. Prompt return is  

    expected to maintain the reciprocal agreement with other libraries. 

10. Patrons must keep personal records of all citations for photocopies requested.  

      Bibliographic information frequently does not appear on pages copied. 

HOW TO MAKE AN INTERLIBRARY LOAN REQUEST 

1.Check the online catalog and the MACU periodical list to be sure that MACU does not own the item(s) you need 

2. Complete an appropriate request form (ivory for books, blue for periodical articles).  Complete one form for each request or attach a clearly readable printout.  You must include the following: 

a. Your name, campus mailbox #, phone number, and class for which item is needed. 

b. Date after which you would no longer need the material. 

c. All citation information for the book or article you need. 

3. Take the completed form to Mr. Wooten, all requests from students must be approved by library staff. Failure to do so will result in the request not being processed. Requests left at the Circulation Desk will not be processed.  

ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT INTERLIBRARY LOAN 

How long does it take?  Requests are transmitted electronically approximately one or two working days after the initial request is submitted.  Materials available in the SOLINET area usually arrive within one week. Materials which must be obtained elsewhere will take longer. 

What if I can't wait that long?  Check with area libraries to see if the material is available.  Use other resources available locally. 

Is there a limit on the number of requests?  Students may request up to five [5] items for a class.  A Librarian can help you locate appropriate information.  Copyright law also places a number of restrictions on photocopies of periodical articles.  For example, you may not request more than one article from a single issue of a periodical or more than two articles from a particular periodical title within the last five years.  

How will I know the materials have arrived?  Photocopies of articles will be sent directly to your MACU email.  When a book arrives, you will receive a notice indicating that it is in the library and that you must come to the library (Mr. Wooten’s office) to pick it up. 

How long can I keep a book on interlibrary loan?  The lending library determines the due date, which will range from two to four weeks after the item is sent to the library.  Renewals are not allowed.  All books obtained through interlibrary loan must be returned to the library (Mr. Wooten’s office) by the due date specified. 

Is there a fine for overdue books?  The fine for overdue interlibrary loan books is $5.00 per item per day.