Responsible Unit: Library | Executive lead: Provost
Created: 1/27/2010 | Reviewed/Revised: 4/2013, 3/20/2024 | Effective: 7/1/2024
Compliance: ACOTE A.2.14, CAPTE 2B4, CODA 2-22, NWCCU 2.H.1
Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Local
Policy:
When materials are not available through the library’s licensed e-resources, library staff will attempt to get them from another library by requesting them through the DOCLINE ordering system or other platforms.
This library may also provide materials to other libraries via interlibrary loan in accordance with copyright and institutional site license restrictions.
Interlibrary loan requests will be processed within two business days of receipt.
Interlibrary loan and document delivery services are provided free of charge to PNWU faculty, adjunct and clinical instructors, staff, and students.
Records of interlibrary loan requests (borrows and lends) will be kept for the current year plus the previous three years in accordance with CONTU Guidelines (National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works).
Library staff will use interlibrary loan request data to inform collection development decisions.
Definitions:
N/A
Procedure:
See ILL and Document Delivery on the Library page at PNWU.edu
See Library Operating Procedures at a Glance, available at the Library
Related Documents:
Final Report of the National Commission on New Technological of Copyrighted Works (CONTU)
Copyright Policy
Standards for Libraries in Higher Education
Policy Resources
- Policy Development and Approval Training
- Establishing and Creating University Policies and Procedures (Policy)
- Policy Development & Approval Procedure
- Policy Development & Approval Diagram
- Policy Justification Form
- Policy Template (password protected)
- Procedure Resources (password protected)
- PNWU Alumni Association Bylaws
- COM Bylaws
- PNWU Bylaws
For assistance with policies and procedures contact:
Lori Fulton
lfulton@pnwu.edu