What is interlibrary loan? Interlibrary loan is a procedure that allows
students, faculty, staff, and research assistants to borrow material owned by
other libraries. Requested material may be furnished without cost to the patron.
However, some libraries do charge for loans, and additional
fees ($10.00 minimum)may be requested by the leading
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Eligible Borrowers
Who can make an interlibrary loan request? The library staff will accept an
interlibrary loan request from any UAM student, faculty, staff member, or
research assistant. A valid UAM ID card and completed Interlibrary Loan Form are
necessary to request material through interlibrary loan. Those individuals not
enrolled as UAM students will be directed to their public library for this
service.
What information is needed on an interlibrary loan request? In order for you
to receive the material, the Interlibrary Loan Form must be filled out as
completely as possible. The form can be filled out online by following the above
link, or you can ask for a form at the circulation desk. Failure to supply
complete information or to print your request clearly will result in a delayed
or incomplete request.
You should allow at least two weeks for your request to be filled.
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs
the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under
certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized
to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions
is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other
than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request form,
and later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair
use", that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution
reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment,
fulfillment of the order would involve a violation of copyright law.