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Interlibrary loan
Frequently Asked Questions What is Interlibrary Loan? |
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Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service providing Kingsborough Community College patrons with access to books and journals not owned by the Robert J. Kibbee Library. The library obtains books and copies of articles from other libraries through ILL. You return the books to us. You may keep copies of articles and book chapters. ILL is available to current Kingsborough students enrolled in degree or certificate programs, and to members of the faculty and staff. It is not available to persons enrolled only in continuing education or special programs such as College Now and My Turn. You may not have an outstanding balance on your library account. You may borrow books, chapters of books, and articles from periodicals (journals, magazines, and newspapers) not held by the Robert J. Kibbee Library. Requests for items we own will be put through only if the item is lost or is unusable due to poor condition. Books held by other libraries in the CUNY system can be requested through CLICS and picked up here at Kingsborough or any other campus library of your choice. You may request theses, dissertations, and items in microfilm through ILL, but such items may be difficult to procure due to lending restrictions. Patrons are asked to limit requests to items needed for research or instruction, not for textbooks or recreational reading. The KCC library reserves the right not to process a request at our discretion. Before requesting periodical articles through ILL, please check Print and Electronic Periodicals at KCC to see if the title you want is available here either in print or in one of our online databases. Are There Copyright Restrictions? Federal law (U.S. Code, Title 17) dictates that the reproduction (as in photocopying) of copyrighted materials is allowed only for purposes of private study, scholarship, or research. Any further use, now or in the future, may exceed “fair use,” and is liable to prosecution for copyright infringement. The Library reserves the right to refuse to accept a request for a copy that could violate copyright law. Is There a Limit to the Number of Items I May Request? Students may have up to four (4) ILL requests active at any time, including books you currently have out on loan as well as other items in process. There are no limits for faculty or staff. At peak periods, no more than three requests per patron will be processed in a day. For books, fill in the online form for books. If you only need a select page range, or an individual chapter, use the online form for book chapters. You may also request a book through WorldCat. For articles, fill in the online form for articles. For either kind of item, you may also fill in a paper form available at the Circulation and Reference Desks, and at the ILL Office, L-204. The forms are also available online here: ILL for Books; ILL for Articles; ILL for Book Chapters. Some libraries charge between five and thirty dollars for the loan of books and/or copies of articles, but we are usually able to obtain materials at no charge. For full-time faculty only, the library will pay up to $20 per item if necessary. We will contact you if an item you requested cannot be acquired free of charge. If you are willing to pay for these items, please indicate the amount on the form. If there is a charge, you must pay by check or money order when you pick up the item. You may be charged an overdue fine if you do not return the item by the due date, and you are liable for the cost to replace the book if you lose it or do not return it in good condition. You will not be able to use ILL until all charges are cleared. How Long Must I Wait to Receive an Item? Turnaround time varies from under one week to over three weeks. Expect to wait at least two weeks for items. If you cannot wait this long, then you may want to visit a library in the New York area that has the item(s) you need. Please contact the Reference Desk in person for a visitor’s pass to area libraries. Where Do I Pick Up and Return Items? For How Long May I Keep a Book? May I Renew It? Loan periods are determined by the institution that lends the item, not by Kingsborough Community College. You are responsible for returning books on time and for paying any overdue fines. You are also required to return a book promptly if it is recalled by the library that owns it. You may request a renewal by contacting Prof. Jay Bernstein at jbernstein@kingsborough.edu or by phone at extension 6548. You will be notified about the new due date. Who Can I Talk To if I Have Further Questions? The Interlibrary Loan Librarian is Prof. Jay Bernstein. His office is L-204, phone number 718-368-6548 (on-campus, extension 6548), email jbernstein@kingsborough.edu. |