On November 12th, the new Interlibrary Loans software, "Resource Sharing for Groups" launched across Ontario, enhancing the lending experience for all Library systems across the province. The network is a shared partnership between Ontario Library Service and public libraries of Ontario, allowing patrons access to materials regardless of their location. The SDG Library actively participates in the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service and provides over 200 items every month to requesting library systems. In turn, our SDG library patrons borrow items that are not currently available in our collections from other library systems across Ontario. This service is well utilized and valued by all patrons across many libraries. The ILL service uses Canada Post to ship items between library systems.
What will happen to your current ILL account?
User accounts were not migrated over to the new platform. This means all patrons will be required to complete an Interlibrary Loan request form to set up a new account and to place requests for books (not currently owned by the SDG Library) on the new system. Currently all accounts being created and requests being submitted to other library systems are being completed 'behind the scenes,' as a result patrons will not be able to review their requests or find the status of their requests at this time. Email communication will be provided when requests have been ordered and if they have been cancelled for any reason. All other inquires can be made through your local branch staff and they will contact ILL staff for an update.
If your need assistance using the new ILL platform please speak to branch staff or visit our website to find out more about the Interlibrary Loans (ILL) platform and the transition process.
What changes will be happening?
SDG Library staff have introduced a new Interlibrary Loan request form on the webpage to help streamline the process of creating new ILL accounts and ordering materials. This form will need to be completed for each ILL request*
In addition, this change will bring some exciting changes to your ILL borrowing experience!
- Patrons may now request material that has been published for one (1) year or more; which has changed from the previous two (2) year requirement.
- Renewals can be requested through your local Library branch.
- Book Clubs can now submit two (2) book club kit requests per year.
Please note that lending libraries may deny the request if their material is needed by their own patrons.
Please visit our webpage for more information regarding the ILL service and the transition to the "Resource Sharing for Groups" software. Thank you for your understanding and patience while we work through this new change.
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