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Interlibrary Loan Lending Policy
(Lending to Other/Outside Libraries)
James W. Miller Learning Resources Center

Purpose:

The James W. Miller Learning Resources Center (MC) lends materials to libraries in all countries for a loan period of four weeks. All interlibrary loan (ILL) transactions, including requests for photocopies, are conducted library to library.

The following types of materials are available through interlibrary loan:

  • Books
  • Dissertations/Theses
  • Photocopies of Articles
  • Newspapers on Microfilm (5 reels per request)

Policies:

Charges:
The James W. Miller Learning Resources Center does not charge for interlibrary loans.

Shipping:
We ship domestically and internationally to other libraries NOT to individuals via the U.S. Postal Service.

Material Not Loaned:
The MC interlibrary loan staff has the authority to determine, on a case-by-case basis, items which are not suitable for interlibrary loan. These decisions are generally based on an item's physical condition. The MC does not loan complete periodical issues, reference books, rare items, audiovisual materials and some current-year imprints.

Lost Materials:
Libraries will be asked to pay the replacement cost for the item(s) and $10.00 processing fee for each item(s).

Procedures:

Contact Information:
Requests for loans cannot be submitted over the telephone. The MC requires a written request, submitted either through OCLC, PALS, FAX, Ariel or ALA request form.

FAX: (320) 308-4778
Ariel: 199.17.24.40
OCLC: MST

Mailing Address:
James W. Miller Learning Resources Center
Interlibrary Loan Office, MC-130
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498

Questions:

Any problems, special needs, etc. regarding ILL will be handled via telephone or e-mail by the ILL department staff. The ILL office can be reached at (320) 308-2085, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. or ill@stcloudstate.edu

Approved by MC Dean Advisory Council: September 18, 2002
Last reviewed: September 18, 2002
Last revised: September 18, 2002

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