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Interlibrary Loan Policies

Interlibrary Loan Policies

 

About Interlibrary Loan

In support of the research and scholarship of Oakland University the Kresge Library's Interlibrary Loan Office borrows books, reports, journal articles and other research materials not owned by the OU Libraries. These materials are obtained from sources throughout the United States and around the world. The Interlibrary Loan Office participates in a number of resource sharing agreements and other independent reciprocal relationships.

 

Eligibility and Cost

The Kresge Library Interlibrary Loan Office serves the Oakland University community. This includes currently enrolled students of all levels, faculty and staff. These users must have an active NetID. Those outside the Oakland University community should contact their home library for interlibrary loan service. Presently, interlibrary loan is funded by the University and requests are filled at no cost to the user.

 

Limitations

  • We are unable to borrow eBooks.
  • Due to copyright limitations, users must limit electronic requests to ten percent or less per book and two articles per periodical issue. 
  • You may request textbooks through interlibrary loan, but many libraries do not lend them so there is no guarantee we can get them for you. Also be aware that the loan period may not cover the entire semester. If you're unable to get your textbook via interlibrary loan, we suggest you ask your instructor about putting items on course reserve (see more information about course reserves here).
  • Some lending libraries may stipulate "for use in library only" or "no photocopying" or "no renewals". These restrictions must be adhered to. Reference works, materials in special or rare book collections, most dissertations and theses, textbooks and most journals and audio-visual materials cannot be borrowed on interlibrary loan. The Kresge Library is obligated to follow current copyright guidelines, Title 17, U.S. Code.
  • Loans are not transferable from one person to another.
  • Electronic articles will only be available in your ILLiad account for 30 days. If you need the item longer than 30 days, please be sure to download it!

 

Pick Up & Return of Materials

All books must be picked up at the Service Desk and will be charged to the borrower's corresponding ILL account (ILLiad or MeLCat). Articles are delivered electronically.
 

Book Jacket

A paper jacket attached to the front of each item contains the due date, patron's name and any conditions set by the lending library. This jacket must never be removed from the item.

 

Overdue, Damaged or Lost Materials

Kresge library does not charge overdue fines for late ILL materials, but patrons will be BLOCKED from ILL services after their third overdue notice. If an ILL item is damaged during use, depending on the severity of the damage, the library reserves the right to bill the patron for replacement. Kresge Library charges a flat $90.00 fee for all ILL materials damaged beyond normal wear and tear. Kresge Library charges a flat $90.00 fee for all lost ILL materials. This fee is nonrefundable and will be waived ONLY if the item is returned BEFORE payment is made to the lending library. Replacement copies of items will not be accepted. Students who owe fees totaling $25 or above will receive a banner hold, preventing them from registering for classes or requesting transcripts. The hold will be cleared once lost items are returned or a payment has been made. You can pay your ILL charges online via Marketplace by clicking the link below.

Pay Your Library Fees

 

Maximum Number of Requests

  • MelCat: Users are allowed to have 50 active requests in the system at any one time.
  • ILLiad: Be realistic regarding the amount of material you can handle. If you have over ten orders, please prioritize them. Prioritizing will enable you to receive the most important materials first.

Copyright Restrictions

Warning Concerning Copyright Restrictions 

The Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.

Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproductions. One of the 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 copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.