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General Information
This policy statement relates to the exchange of books and articles with other libraries according to the National Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States and the Explanatory Supplement of the U. S. Interlibrary Code. Interlibrary loan is a transaction between institutions, not individuals. Individuals will need to contact their local library’s interlibrary loan office if they wish to request material owned by the University Library.
We accept ILL requests via OCLC (symbol: ACM) or on an ALA form via mail or fax. Telephone/Email requests are not accepted. Requests should comply with standard ILL procedures, especially with regard to copyright. Submit requests with complete bibliographic and contact information. Incomplete requests may create delays in processing. For ownership and library holdings information, please verify by searching SOUTHCat, our online catalog, or verify in OCLC prior to submitting a request.
Non-circulating materials include: reference books, journals, special collections, microfilm/fiche, AV material, videos, DVDs, CDs. We reserve the right not to lend items if their condition or value are of concern or if they are in high demand for our patrons' use.
Supplying Fees
Originals
- Reciprocal: we charge what you charge us -- accept only if by OCLC IFM billing
International loans: will charge postage and accept only if by IFM billing
Loan Period
Books are usually loaned for 28 days with a 14 day renewal.
Will loan circulating copy of Doctoral Dissertations and Master’s Theses.
Same loan period as for circulating books.
Delivery via UPS in state (NAAL members only)
Delivery via U. S. Mail out of state
Books will be shipped FedEx only if the requesting library’s account can be charged.In accordance with ALA guidelines, the requesting library is responsible for any item from the time it leaves our library until it is checked back in. The requesting library is also responsible for following any restrictions and/or conditions placed on an item and for returning it in a timely fashion.
Copies
- $10.00 per article
Accept only if by OCLC IFM billing. - Delivery via U.S. Mail, Ariel or Fax
$5.00 surcharge for Fax (U.S only)
Please include an Ariel IP address or fax number with request.
International
- $10.00 per article plus postage
Delivery via U.S. Mail, Ariel
Accept only if by OCLC IFM billing.
We cannot supply PDF copies of articles when prohibited by the license agreement with the electronic database vendor.
Billing Method
Will accept only if billing by OCLC IFM.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
- Interlibrary Loans
University Library 253 LB
307 University Blvd
University of South Alabama
Mobile Al 36688-0002
Other Contact Information
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Phone 251-460-7034 Fax 251-460-7636 Email libref@jaguar1.usouthal.edu Ariel 199.33.132.48 OCLC Symbol ACM OCLC/NAD :ACM NUC AMobU Affiliations NAAL, SOLINE/SO6, Established Reciprocals Hours Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (Central Standard Time)
Closed in observation of various state and federal holidays
Fee Structure
U.S. Destination |
International Destination Including Canada and Mexico |
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| Loans | Reciprocal -- accept only if by OCLC IFM billing Delivery via UPS in state (NAAL members only) Delivery via US Mail out of state FedEx -- Borrower account is charged |
Postal Charges Delivery via US Mail |
| Copies | $10.00 per article -- accept only if by OCLC IFM billing Delivery via US Mail/Ariel/Fax |
$10.00 per article plus postage Delivery via US Mail/Ariel Accept only if by OCLC IFM billing |
| Fax Service | $5.00 per article | N/A |