Borrowing from Another Library

Inter-library Borrowing is when you are borrowing an item from another library to check out to a patron. Once you receive the item, quickly catalog it with the New Record button in the Catalog module. 

Use Option One, which allows you to briefly catalog the record.  Add a copy, but make sure you enter 'ILL' in the Location field and an abbreviated name of the other library in the call number field.  You will need to put a barcode on the item, or place the item in a sleeve or container with the barcode.  If the sleeve of envelope is misplaced, remember you can check it in by title. 

When checking in, the ILL in the location field will cause LibraryWorld to alert you that the item is from another library and will show you the call number field. displaying the library name In Settings-Policies you can set up a loan period for the  location 'ILL'  that is different than your default.

You can also search for Location 'ILL' in the Catalog module and then run various reports on that find set; such as lists, overdue notices, emails notices, etc. Now, check out the item to the patron as you would normally do. 

When the item is checked in, you'll be alerted that the item is from another library.

Exact procedures:

1. Briefly catalog the item using the New Record command in the catalog module.
2. Add a copy, making sure the location field contains 'ILL' and the call number field contains a brief name of the library the item came from.
3. Add the barcode to the item, either on the item or on a wrapper.
4. Check out the item as normal.
5. On check in, an alert will appear indicating the item is an ILL and should be set aside to be returned to the appropriate library.
6. Delete the catalog/holding record as it no longer is necessary for your collection.