INTERLIBRARY LENDING
Who May Use Interlibrary Lending
Interlibrary Lending is conducted between libraries, not between library to individuals. TAMU Libraries loan materials to other libraries for their patrons use.
We Loan
Books
Doctoral dissertations and master theses
Microform (maximum of 5 reels at a time per institution, for newspapers, must be at least 20 years old)
U.S. Government documents
Bound periodical volumes (must be 5 years old)
We Do Not Loan
Books housed in our Cushing Special Collection library
Books in poor condition
Books from University Textbook Collection (UTC)
Books from Secured Access Collection (SAC)
Books housed in Reserve section
Books in new books shelves
Reference books
Non-print media, including films, videos, DVD, CD recordings (with the exception of GWLA libraries)
Loan Period
One month with possible a two-week renewal
All loans are subject to recall
Delivery
Articles are all delivered via Ariel or Odyssey
Loans are delivered by UPS
Billing
OCLC IFM is the preferred method of payment
Invoices to non-IFM participants are sent monthly
We accept following credit cards: Mastercard, Visa, American Express
Charges
No charge to Texas Libraries, GWLA and other specified reciprocal agreement libraries
Replacement fine varies
Loan or copy up to 30 pages to other libraries is $15 IFM; $20 invoice; or 2 full IFLA vouchers
Copy over 31 pages is $25 IFM; $30 invoice; or 3 full IFLA vouchers
Copy of thesis or dissertation is $60 IFM; $70 invoice (pending upon approval from author)
Rush fee is an additional $10
International delivery is an additional $10 for postage
Response Time
All requests are searched the same day if received by 3:00 p.m. Every attempt will be made to mail books and scan articles within two working days of receipt of the request
General Information
OCLC symbol: TXA
Ariel: 128.194.84.50
Odyssey: 165.91.220.135/EVANS
Web Request Form: http://illiad.tamu.edu/illiad/EVANS/lending/LendingLogon.html
Contact Information
Interlibrary Services
5000 TAMU
Phone: 979-862-1034
Fax: 979-845-4512, 979-862-4759, 979-862-7099
Email: cdeleon@tamu.edu or ilsshare@tamu.edu
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