Interlibrary Loans Module

Request Management

• Add, edit and delete requests for loans and photocopies
• Track request progress
• Send requests using email or print reports for fax and post
• British Library ARTEmail format supported
• Transfer item details to main catalogue
• Print copyright declaration forms
• Library costs and charges to borrowers

Lending Libraries

• Set-up multiple lending libraries
• Enter library codes, loan periods, account numbers, passwords, etc.

Loans

• Loan items to borrower
• Return items and check overdue loans

General

• Borrower and lending library reports
• Overdue reports and automatic email reminders

Interlibrary Loans – Benefits

• Efficiency
• Keep track of borrowing from multiple libraries
• Systematic recall
• Reduce fines for overdue returns
• Automated system cuts down on paperwork
• Analyse frequent requests to consider purchasing the item
• The ability to transfer details to main catalogue cuts down on duplication
• Uses up-to-date technology to communicate with users