Library Interlibrary Loan Research Articles

Israeli college interlibrary loan practices: implications for Israeli universities

The recent establishment of academic colleges in Israel not only has affected the make‐up of Israeli higher education, it also has affected university libraries, particularly the interlibrary loan (ILL) departments. This article describes a study that characterised the ILL borrowing practices of Israeli college libraries in general and, in particular, those of libraries that send the majority of their requests to universities. It also identified the disciplines of college library ILL requests and determined that there is a connection to the disciplines prevalent in their own collections. In addition, it identified the Israeli university libraries that received increased requests between 1997 and 2001, assessed the effects on them and identified changes implemented in interlibrary loan departments in order to deal with the increased demand.

Interlibrary Loan Internet Accessible Database (ILLiad)

Abstract One year after the implementation of the Interlibrary Loan Internet Accessible Database (ILLiad) software, a patron satisfaction Interlibrary Loan user service study was conducted at Ellender Memorial Library, Nicholls State University, by the Interlibrary Loan Librarian. A questionnaire with sixteen questions was distributed to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. The data received was entered into Microsoft Excel and converted into the SPSS system. Frequency tables were produced. The outcome of the user study was recorded in a PowerPoint presentation with slides of statistical data graphs. The ILLiad user study produced a high rating of the ILLiad system and confirms that sixty percent of the participants were faculty members who are committed to research and in need of accessing additional research resources for their writing, presenting and publishing of professional papers. Faculty and students have shown their gratitude to Interlibrary Loan Services, confirming the main purpose of interlibrary loans is for research and degree programs. Many institutions provide this privilege only for their faculty and graduate students. Ellender Memorial Library encourages undergraduate students who are striving for excellence in their studies to use Interlibrary Loan Services. It can be surmised that the ILLiad electronic and web-based services are more efficient, and that patrons are more computer literate than ever before and favor the new technology and advanced services in our institution.

Always Yes, Never No

ABSTRACT The “difficult” requests submitted by the research library users prove document delivery vendors could hardly replace interlibrary loan librarians. “Difficult” requests ask for the “grey literature” not traded commercially and not kept in libraries. They require the special attention and professional knowledge of the interlibrary loan librarian. Besides usual bibliographic and reference tools, the Internet, e-mail, and the search engines have to be employed to solve them. The help of those responsible for the production of the literature in question is significant. In tackling “difficult” requests, interlibrary loan librarians may further add value to their services by facilitating sharing between scholars or researchers. Five actual cases are presented to illustrate how the “difficult” requests were tackled and solved.

Interlibrary Loan Requests for Locally Held Items: Why Aren't They Using What We've Got?

ABSTRACT Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is intended to supplement a library's collection, but often patrons submit requests for items already owned. An analysis of a large academic library's ILL requests shows that in most cases the cataloging of bibliographic records is correct, but patrons need instruction in bibliographic searches and ILL policies and procedures. An unexpected result of the study was a realization that patrons are confused by the way items are shelved in the various branches.

A Simple and Easy Method for Developing Holding Paths

ABSTRACT Interlibrary Loan Librarians are very busy, but taking time to develop a Holding Path is time well spent. A good Holding Path will save time, money, and speed up receiving requests. Developing a Holding Path with its Holding Groups is a relatively simple step by step process. One of the most important steps is the initial step of analyzing the library's borrowing activity in order to define the sets of lenders (Holding Groups) and making lists of libraries that fit in each group. Much of this information is available in already compiled lists of free libraries, reciprocal agreements, and low charging libraries that every ILL department uses. It is easy to add, delete, or change any aspect of a Holding Path once it is created.

Persuading Thy Neighbor to Be as Thyself: Constitutional Limits on Evangelism in the United States and India

ARTICLES PERSUADING THY NEIGHBOR TO BE AS THYSELF: CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS ON EVANGELISM IN THE UNITED STATES AND INDIA Jonathan K. Stubbst INTRODUCTION Religious belief is frequently a very personal concern. Ac- cordingly, situations in which individuals discuss beliefs with one another can result in a wide range of consequences. Such conse- quences may include mutual gratitude and growth as well as mu- tual distrust and destruction. t Nearly one quarter of the world's population lives in two nations: India and the United States. These nations assert that they are democracies and that they embrace large and diverse religious populations. Each nation has adopted provisions in its national constitution to deal with the practical issue of how so t Associate Professor of Law, University of Richmond School of Law. Special thanks are due to my colleagues and friends at T. C. Williams School of Law and other scholars in the field who have provided intellectual and moral support. In that regard, I wish to express gratitude to Dean Joseph D. Harbaugh, and Professors Okianer C. Dark, W. Hamilton Bryson, Michael A. Wolf, Paul J. Zwier, J.P. Jones, Gary Leedes, Peter Swisher, Ann C. Hodges, Azizah al-Hibri, Michael Herbert, Lynda Frost, Robert Shepherd, and Nancy Collins. I am extremely indebted to Pro- fessor Rajeev Dhavan who freely shared his counsel from New Delhi, and my col- leagues at other institutions who have been especially helpful, namely, Professors Linda S. Greene, Ved Nanda, Steve Smith, Sandy Levinson, Lawrence Beer, Marc Galanter, John Mansfield, and George Gadbois. For dedicated research help, thanks to Steve Hinckley, Director of the University of Richmond Law Library and the entire library staff, especially Lucinda Harrison-Cox, and Nancy Martin. I also wish to express gratitude to Ms. Marta Tarnawsky, Reference Librarian at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania Law School, and Aparna Sen, Inter-library Loan Librarian, Harvard Law School, for expert assistance. Thanks also to my student research as- sistants Pamela Johnson, J.D., Jody Holyst, J.D., Gray Collins (class of 1994) and Tim Dorsey (class of 1994). Further thanks to my invaluable secretary, Anne Smith. Final thanks to the Author of all.

The interlibrary loan librarian

Advances the idea that interlibrary lending is the Cinderella of the library service. Shows that it is support staff that frequently perform the tasks associated with interlibrary loan. Argues that a professional librarian should guide this service. Explores the varied roles of the professional interlibrary loan librarian within the context of the US library scene, showing that interlibrary loan service, properly carried out, is both a challenge and stimulus to the professional librarian and an important factor in the satisfaction of user needs.