Cooperation with Other Libraries
In addition to the Library’s membership with the NEKLS, the board and the Library director seek opportunities of cooperation and partnership with other libraries to strengthen the services and resources of the Library.
InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
It is more economical to borrow an infrequently used book than it is to buy it. InterLibrary loan (ILL), while not designed to substitute for providing books and other materials in constant demand, is used by the Louisburg Library to provide essential materials for unusual situations and to make available those materials that cannot be added to the collection because of space and budget.
It is the policy of Louisburg Library to cooperate with other libraries in the community, i.e., sharing bibliographies, cooperative purchasing, bulk loans, etc.
The ILL Department serves Library cardholders by borrowing books, articles, and other materials not owned by Louisburg Library. Through ILL, cardholders have access to magazine or newspaper articles, books, large print materials, audiobooks, Playaways, DVDs, microfilm, and musical scores owned by participating libraries.
Limitations
Service is limited to holders of a valid Library card from Louisburg Library. All charges against the patron’s account must be cleared before requesting materials from another Library and all overdue books must be returned.
Requests should be limited to materials not owned by Louisburg Library or materials that are missing, lost, or one month or more overdue.
InterLibrary loan requests can take from two weeks to two months to receive, therefore, materials needed under “rush” circumstances cannot be guaranteed.
There is a 10-item limit of ILL requests for a cardholder. However, Louisburg Library has the right to process only five requests per day.
Procedure for Requesting ILL Materials
After confirming that the Library does not own the desired material, items may be requested at the circulation counter, by telephone, by email, or through the Library catalog (patron-initiated ILL request instructions are available at the front desk).
As much information as possible should be included in the request. Examples are title, author, ISBN, edition, publication date, large print, unabridged or abridged audio books or playaways, DVD, or a specific foreign language. When requesting periodicals, the article title and author, volume and issue number, date of publication, and article page numbers should be provided.
The ILL Librarian will attempt to locate requested items within the state of Kansas. If the item is unavailable, the Library will contact the patron to give them the option of “going out of state.” This service may involve a lending fee. If so, Louisburg Library will contact the cardholder, and if the material is ordered, the patron will be charged any costs associated with borrowing the materials.
Copyright Regulations
Periodical article requests must comply with federal copyright law and regulations (Title 17 of the U.S. Code). 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 "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. Louisburg Library reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order.
Notification
Length of Use
Return of Materials
InterLibrary Loan materials should be promptly returned to the Louisburg Library to insure future borrowing privileges from lending libraries.
Renewal of Materials
Renewal requests need to be made prior to the due date and can be done by telephone or email to Louisburg Library. Only one renewal request will be processed.
If renewal is denied by the lending Library, the cardholder will be contacted by preferred method of notification.
Lost, Damaged or Long Overdue Items
Should material be lost or damaged, the cardholder is responsible for replacement costs. The cost is determined by the lending Library and the cardholder’s account will be charged that amount. If an item is not returned and becomes long-overdue, the materials will be considered lost and replacement costs will be calculated accordingly.
How Does It Work?
**Please make sure the library does not have this item before you follow these procedures.**
1. Click Select Databases to open the Select Databases display
2. Check the boxes next to any/all of the databases shown to search outside of the Louisburg Library catalog (PAC).
3. Click Set Databases, this will take you back to the search screen.
4. Type what you are searching for, and click Go.
5. When the search is finished, 0-3 results will be displayed.
6. To see all results click on Add Pending Results. This will display all results for your search.
7. If you find the item you would like to request, click the button to Place Request. If not, try different search criteria.
8. Log on with your Library card number and PIN, if you are not already logged in to your account.
9. Then you will be asked to confirm the information for the request by clicking the button to Submit Request.
10. If there are any blocks on your library account it will let you know that it can not continue with your request. Please contact Louisburg Library to get this resolved.
11. If no blocks are on your account, you will be asked to confirm that you want to Continue.
12. At this point, your request is in our system and a library will be located to fill your request. When your item arrives at our library, you will be contacted.
13. You can place additional requests by returning to the Search screen and
repeating this process.
14. Don't forget to Log Out of your account.
