Interlibrary Loan Practices Handbook

In their definitive new Interlibrary Loan Practices Handbook, editors Weible and Janke clearly explainthe complexities of getting materials for patrons from outside the library. This collection presents acomplete view of the interlibrary loan (ILL) process, with contributions from all areas of the technicalservices community, providing Guidance on how to do ILL efficiently and effectively, with advice on how to be a considerateborrower and lender Details of preferred staffing and management techniques, showing how best practices can beimplemented at any institution Discussion of important issues that can fall between the cracks, such as hidden copyright issues, and the logistics of lending internationallyConsortia and other library partnerships are now sharing ever larger fractions of their collections, andthis book gives library staff the tools necessary for a smoothly functioning ILL system.