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Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Borrowing from other Libraries: Interlibrary loan service facilitates the movement of materials between libraries. The service supplements OC Library’s resources and allows OC
Library to share its resources with others.
Information for Other Libraries Contact Related Policies Information for OC Library users Who can make a request to borrow an item from another library? What does a request cost? What materials can I request? How do I place a request? How long will it take for my item to arrive? How do I get my item? How long can I keep my item? May I renew my item? What happens if I don’t return my item by its due date? What happens if I lose or damage my item? What if I want to request a unique item (such as microform or historical documents), or a hard to find item? What if I want to request a video or DVD? Who can make a request to borrow an item from another library? OC students, faculty members, and staff members who do not have any outstanding Library fees. What does a request cost? ILL services are free of charge for eligible OC Library users. What materials can I request? You can request materials not available at OC Library. The lending library determines what materials are available. Typically you can request:
How do I place a request?
How long will it take for my item to arrive? Arrival time depends on availability of the item, processing time, and travel time. Typically, copies will arrive in three to seven working days and books will arrive in seven to 14 days. How do I get my item? All ILL items must be picked-up from the campus Library you indicated on your request. A message will be sent to your OC email account when your item is ready for pick-up. If you do not pick up your item within 10 days of receiving the pick-up notice, the item will be returned to the lending library. How long can I keep my item? Copies are yours to keep. The lending library sets the due date for items that must be returned, including books. These items must be returned to OC Library by the indicated due date, or you will be charged overdue fines. The lending library may recall the item - ask for the item back - prior to the original due date. You will be contacted if your item is recalled. May I renew my item? Renewals may be available, at the discretion of the lending library. If you wish to request a renewal, contact OC Library at least five working days prior to the item’s due date. What happens if I don’t return my item by its due date? You will be charged $4 for every day it is overdue. What happens if I lose or damage my item? You will be responsible for any fees for loss or damage of borrowed materials charged by the lending library. What if I want to request a unique item (such as microform or historical documents), or a hard to find item? Please discuss your request with an OC Librarian. What if I want to request a video or DVD? OC instructors are able to request video and DVDs from other institutions. Please visit Media Bookings for more information and order forms. Information for Other Libraries Available materials
Institutions can place an interlibrary loan request via:
Typically two weeks upon receipt. All items are subject to recall. Renewals Renew requests will be considered. Request a renewal via Outlook or contact OC Library Interlibrary Loan. Sending and receiving copies OC Library can send and accept copies via: Ariel: 142.23.94.199 Fax: 250-762-9743 OC Library can accept copies via email: ill@okanagan.bc.ca Cost
Contact Okanagan College Library - ILL 1000 KLO Road Kelowna, B.C. Canada V1Y 4X8 Email: ill@okanagan.bc.ca Phone: 250-762-5445 extension 4293 Fax: 250-762-9743 NLC Code: BKOC Related policies: Interlibrary Loan Borrowing
Last Updated: October 6, 2011 |
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