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Interlibrary Loan: Ball State University Libraries Lending Policies & FAQ

Ball State University Libraries Lending Policies & FAQ

 

Ball State University Lending Policies

You may contact the Ball State University Interlibrary Loan staff if you have additional questions.

Contact information:
Email: interlib@bsu.edu | Telephone: 765-285-1324.

Requests

•    OCLC requests
•    Lending web requests
•    ALA/IFLA (requests can be sent as a PDF attachment, and mailed.

Non-circulating Items

•    Computer File
•    E-Book
•    E-Serial
•    Kit
•    Photograph
•    Serials (on a case by case basis)
•    Archival materials
•    Youth Books

Domestic Loans - Free

International Loans - Free; (2 full IFLA vouchers would help defray shipping costs, but are not required. Vouchers can be sent when the item is returned.)

Loans are for a 12 week period. (Most items can be renewed once for another 4-week period.)

Copies

•    Free if reciprocal
•    Non-reciprocal
1 - 50 pages = $5.00 / 1 half IFLA voucher
         51+ pages = $10.00 / 1 full IFLA voucher

Delivery Options

•    Loans — USPS Library Mail, unless an account number to bill is provided for expedited delivery.
•    Copies — Odyssey, Article Exchange, and Mail.

Affiliations — LVIS, LLLL, LONG     

Lending Contact

Karin Kwiatkowski
Ball State University Libraries
Interlibrary Loan Services
2000 University Ave
Muncie IN 47306
Phone: 765-285-3332 or 765-285-1324
Odyssey: 147.226.7.209 
Email: interlib@bsu.edu
OCLC: IBS

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Important Copyright Information

WARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17 U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies and other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement.

This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copyrighted order.

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Interlibrary Loan Code

Interlibrary Loan Service is governed by the conditions set by the Interlibrary Loan Code of the American Library Association and by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.

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Establishing an Account for Non-OCLC Borrowing Institutions

Contact the Ball State University Libraries Interlibrary Loan staff if you have questions or select the First-Time Users page to establish an ILLiad account. Contact information: Email: interlib@bsu.edu | Telephone: 765-285-1324

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Why do I need a username and password to use ILLiad?

Your username and password allows us to give you secure access to information about your interlibrary loan requests. We can also enable you to edit your personal information such as your address or phone number.

Your username can be anything you like, such as your institution or library name, an abbreviation, or an alphanumeric code. You may use your OCLC symbol. Username must be between three and sixteen characters long. We recommend that you follow good security practice and choose a password that is different from those you use to access other systems. However, no one but you will know your password, not even the library staff. The password you set is stored in an encrypted file.

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What if I forget my password?

Please contact our office at interlib@bsu.edu or call 765-285-3332 or 765-285-1324. 

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How do I renew my Interlibrary Loan items?

If your item is renewable, you can renew it through your ILLiad Interlibrary Loan account online as follows:

  1. Log in to your ILLiad account on the Login page.  
  2. Look for the title you want to renew under “Checked Out Items”.
  3. Click the “Renew” button to the right of the title.  If the renewal button is grayed out, contact the Interlibrary Loan Office.
  4. Your renewal request has been sent. You will receive an email notification regarding the status of your renewal.  

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Who do I contact if I have problems with or questions about ILLiad?

Karin Kwiatkowski
Ball State University Libraries
Interlibrary Loan Services
2000 University Ave
Muncie IN 47306
Phone: 765-285-3332 or 765-285-1324
Odyssey: 147.226.7.209
Email: interlib@bsu.edu
OCLC: IBS

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Why does my browser say that you're sending a cookie? What's in it?

The technology that we use sends a Session ID to be stored on your machine. You can refuse this cookie and still be able to use ILLiad without any problems. 

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