Request > Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

The main goals of a library’s interlibrary loan department are to request materials from outside the library’s system for its users, loan materials to other system libraries, and to manage receiving and processing these loaned materials. Constant updating of the records is needed since record keeping plays an important role in every aspect of interlibrary loan. In an integrated system, many types of records work together to perform a variety of functions. The Interlibrary Loan module manages interlibrary loan request, brief item (temporary interlibrary loan copy), charge (check out), discharge (check in), and bill (fine/fee) information.

Sending Interlibrary Loan Requests to OCLC

Interlibrary loan wizards can send requests and receive replies from OCLC. SirsiDynix Symphony systems configured to use the Interlibrary Loan module are delivered with Interlibrary Loan Request formats and an OCLC Connections policy to facilitate this process. For more information about OCLC interlibrary loan requests, see FAQs: How do I configure my system to send requests and receive replies from OCLC Interlibrary Loan?.

Wizards

The following wizards can be used to perform a variety of interlibrary loan functions.

• Add Brief Title Wizard
• Modify Request Wizard
• Bill a User Wizard
• Paying Bills Wizard
• Checkout Wizard
• Remove Request Wizard
• Create Request Wizard
• Delete Title, Call Numbers or Items Wizard
• Discharge/Checkin Wizard
• Review ILL Request Wizard
• Display Request Wizard
• SmartPort Wizard
• Duplicate Request Wizard

User Information and Maintenance Group

• Display User Wizard
• New User Registration Wizard
• Modify User Wizard
• Copy User Wizard
• Confirm Address Wizard
• Renew Privilege Wizard
• Send User Message Wizard
• Remove User Wizard

Holds Information and Maintenance Group

• Place Hold Wizard
• Display User Holds Wizard
• Modify User Holds Wizard
• Remove User Hold Wizard
• Display Item Holds Wizard
• Modify Item Holds Wizard
• Remove Item Hold Wizard
• Trap Holds Wizard

The Item Search and Display Wizard, Check Item Status Wizard, Print Wizard, and Getting Help also appear on the toolbar.

 

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