Interlibrary Loan Lending Policy

Mailing Address :	Interlibrary Loan Department Booth Library Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL 61920-3099
ILL Librarian:	Bradley Tolppanen
ILL Phone:	217-581-6074
ILL Fax:	217-581-6066
E-mail address:	booko@eiu.edu
OCLC code:	IAD
Ariel IP Address:	139.67.69.21

Materials we loan or photocopy

• Books 
• Master’s theses 
• National and Illinois State government documents 
• Technical reports 
• Videotapes (on a case-by-case basis)
• Maps 
• Photocopies of journal articles and pages from books (print or microform)

Materials we do not loan

• Audiotapes, cassettes 
• Best Sellers 
• CDs 
• DVDs 
• Records 
• Slides, filmstrips 
• Microfilm, microfiche
• Bound and unbound periodicals 
• Bound and unbound newspapers 
• Reference books 

Methods of Requests

We accept requests via OCLC, I-Share, E-mail, FAX, ALA forms and Ariel. 

Average Turnaround time

Our average turnaround time is 2 working days. We make every possible effort to process all requests promptly. 

Loan Period

The loan period is 30 days. 

Renewal

One renewal allowed, for 30 days. Submit renewal requests three (3) days before due date. All books are subject to recall. 

Charges

There are no charges for Illinois libraries or out-of-state libraries with whom we have reciprocal agreements. Libraries not covered in the above list are charged a fee. Please consult the Interlibrary Loan Department (booko@eiu.edu) for details. 

Affiliations

ILLINET, CODSULI and LVIS libraries. 

Packing and Insurance Requirements for mailing

We accept Jiffy bags. Insurance is required for all returns. We will send via FedEx if borrower has indicated their account number in request. 

Suspension of Interlibrary Loan Service

Interlibrary loan service will not be available to borrowing libraries from December 16 through January 2 of each year due to the closing of Booth Library for the Christmas holidays.

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