Using Interlibrary Loan Statistics to Establish ILL Staffing Patterns

Many interlibrary loan supervisors request additional staff to handle increased demands for interlibrary loan (ILL). To make decisions, library administrators need information about productivity and staffing. This paper outlines a way to find this information. It also includes results from a study of ILL workload and staffing in the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries (NAAL). Other libraries may use these to evaluate their own efficiency, effectiveness, and staffing levels.     

Interlibrary Loan

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Using Cloud-Based Software to Build an Interlibrary Loan Survey Databank

As an assignment for the Reference and User Services Association and as part of the American Library Association Emerging Leaders Program, the authors created a databank to house the results of a large-scale interlibrary loan staffing survey. After examining the pros and cons of several software solutions, the authors decided to use a Web-based database product, Dabble DB. The paper discusses the scope, outcomes, and value of the Reference and User Services Association interlibrary loan survey, the development of the authors’ project plan, and recommendations for the use of cloud-based database products in library operations.     

An Interlibrary Loan System Using OCLC Programmable Keys

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Scan by Numbers: Interlibrary Loan Lending Statistics Shape Digital Initiative

In 2004, the Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services Department at the University of Central Florida Libraries began forwarding requests to Special Collections for review and potential lending. After compiling three years of data, an evaluation of the requests showed 23% of the requested items were in the public domain. Interlibrary Loan (ILL), Special Collections, and Digital Services began collaborating to digitize ILL requests on demand and create a digital collection of materials requested via interlibrary loan.     

馆际图书通借通还的实现

图书馆馆际文献通借通还，是馆藏资源共享的高级阶段，它既方便读者利用多个图书馆的资源，又节约了书刊采购费用。本文简要介绍了有关协议的技术构架和应用情况。     

Self-Service Interlibrary Loan

Abstract

Technology is rapidly moving libraries toward a self-service interlibrary loan model. Patrons currently request books and articles through OCLC's unmediated ILL Direct Request service, and interlibrary loan management software enables users to request, track, and renew borrowed materials unassisted online. In addition, products such as SFX and Serials Solutions further expand unmediated requesting. Peer-to-peer resource sharing defined by the ISO ILL Protocol and direct consortial borrowing, which has become possible following the recently approved NCIP standard, encourage and support the widespread development of self-service interlibrary loan. As borrowing from other collections becomes an almost effortless process for library users, reference librarians must find ways to encourage patron use of local collections, as well as familiarize themselves with the mechanics of unmediated interlibrary loan to better assist patrons in their use of evolving interlibrary loan technology.     

Taking Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery to New Frontiers Using Relais ILL

Abstract

Relais International Inc. would like to take this opportunity to introduce our latest product, Relais ILL. Instructional technology stands out amongst the array of products we have to offer as this product has been designed with the smaller library and interlibrary loan department in mind. Relais interlibrary loan combines the sophistication and automation of Relais Enterprise with ease of installation and implementation. Relais interlibrary loan is ideal for a wide range of libraries that are looking to streamline and automate their interlibrary loan operations.

For a cost-effective and integrated solution to your request management needs, use Relais ILL.

Use Relais ILL: to automatically search a range of catalogs via Z39.50 and use the results to automatically build a routing list; requests are sent out automatically, as ISO interlibrary loan transactions to libraries in the order you specify; stay in touch with patrons using predefined messages or create your own message on the fly.

The task of delivering documents between sites has always been a staff intensive undertaking for libraries due to physical distance, searching for locations for the requested document, availability of the requested document, as well as many other potential obstacles. Relais International Inc. is striving to overcome these barriers by offering swift and efficient Document Delivery and Interlibrary Loan. Relais ILL's features include high levels of automation, tracking of requests, patron communication, and a plethora of possibilities to help simplify the interlibrary loan process.     

Consultants for Interlibrary Loan

A consultant can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of interlibrary loan by giving expert advice in such matters as the interlibrary loan interview, public relations, verification and location, copyright law, automation, and management. Consultants are usually available from a wide variety of sources. Both consultants and those who request the consultation should fulfill specific obligations in order to achieve the desired goal.     

Interlibrary Loan Protocol:

An interlibrary loan protocol has been developed to facilitate resource sharing in a computerized library environment. The protocol defines a standard which permits the exchange of ILL messages between bibliographic institutions that use different computers, systems and communication services. The protocol is currently being standardized by the International 0rganization for Standardization (ISO) and is being examined for implementation by institutions in North America and Europe. This is the second of two articles on the ILL protocol. It describes how the protocol works, the benefits associated with using the protocol and Canadian and international ILL protocol related activities. The first article appeared in Interlending and Information Supply, volume 1, number 1. It reviews the ILL service environment and how the National Library of Canada initiated the development of the ILL protocol in response to the need for effective intersystem communication for ILL.     

Interlibrary Loan Protocol:

An interlibrary loan protocol has been developed to facilitate resource sharing in a computerized library environment. The protocol defines a standard which permits the exchange of ILL messages between bibliographic institutions that use different computers, systems and communications services. The protocol is currently being standardized by the International Organizations for Standardizations (ISO) and is being examines for implementations by institutions in North America and Europe.     

德国图书馆馆际互借的发展

论文系统介绍了德国图书馆馆际互借由传统模式向自动化发展的过程,及现已取得的一些成就.     

英国图书馆的馆际互借制度

英国现有十个地区图书馆系统,其中七个在英格兰地区;一个在威尔士地区;一个在苏格兰地区;另一个在北爱尔兰.地区图书馆系统的主要任务是促进本地区图书馆之间的合作,实行馆际互借,共享文献资源.本地区各类型的图书馆基本上都参与地区图书馆馆际互借系统,如:大多数专业图书馆和学术图书馆都是地区系统的会员,或是参与某些服务项目.所有的地区系统及国立图书馆都有会员图书馆的联合目录.     

试论馆际互借

分析馆际互借中的传递、收费、计算机联机网络对它的影响和中西方馆际互借的差距。     

电子书馆际互借及其实现

电子书馆际互借是馆际互借这一图书馆传统服务在电子书时代的延续与发展,文章分析电子书馆际互借的现状及影响其发展的主要因素,对传统的馆际互借模式与基于在线电子书平台的新馆际互借模式进行探讨。指出在这些模式的指导下,要充分利用在线电子书平台,综合考虑电子书的不同来源、版权保护、读者获取电子书的方式等状况,开展图书馆电子书馆际互借服务。     

The Interlibrary Loan Interview

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Sustainable Interlibrary Loan Packaging

Sustainability is a growing issue in many academic libraries. This paper will evaluate the sustainability of the following interlibrary loan packaging materials: mailers, padded envelopes, corrugated boxes, and cohesive corrugated wrap.     

CALIS馆际互借与文献传递网的现状与发展

本文介绍了CALIS馆际互借与文献传递网的服务模式及运行情况，并对高校馆际互借工作以及CALIS馆际互借与文献传递网的未来发展方向进行了思考。     

Examining Change Within Interlibrary Loan

Technological innovations have changed the interlibrary loan landscape, leading many of its practitioners to wonder what the future holds for interlibrary loan. Examining the way in which change is discussed can reveal some insecurities on the part of interlibrary loan workers and can also provide direction as to where interlibrary loan is going.