The State Library of New South Wales have provided an e-list for discussion of inter-lending issues.
Subscribe by:
* going to Email lists
* select ILL
* follow the subscribing instructions
Post to ill@libraries.nsw.gov.au
The Hard2find list is for NSW public libraries to use for finding items which are not listed on Libraries Australia. To be a member of this hard2find list your library must be willing to search for each title which is posted to the list.
Before items are requested on the Hard2find list, please check the following:
Subscribe to the Hard2find mailing list by:
Subscribe by:
* going to Email lists
* select hard2find
* follow the subscribing instructions
To send a message to the list, email to hard2find@libraries.nsw.gov.au
Note: You will need to be subscribed to the hard2find list to be able to send an email to it.
How do I find information on copyright for inter-library loan purposes?
Most of the copyright information provided online also has a disclaimer that it is not legal advice and that you should seek legal advice.
The Australian Copyright Council run regular training sesssions for a fee.
Look on their website for Seminars.
They also have online FAQ sheets. Try Find an answer>Browse by A-Z>choose L and look for Libraries.
Copyright for Libraries
ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association) Library provides information and Fact Sheets
ALIA copyright and intellectual property policy statement
ALIA Copyright Articles
Fair use (copyright) Articles
The National Library provides information and Fact Sheets
Copyright and Document Supply for Libraries
NLA Useful Copyright Resources
Copyright - Introduction
as at Aug 2021
What do Libraries in NSW charge their borrowers for ILL requests?
2024 - Survey sent to ill@libraries.nsw elist to assess which Libraries charge for ILL requests and, if so, what those charges are.
What happens if we lose a book or other item?
as at Aug 2021
Which libraries provide bulk loans of community language materials?
The State Library Multicultural Service has a great range of books in many languages.
Use their online request form.
Check the Community Languages Collection Directory to see which NSW public libraries have collections in the language you need. Not all listed collections are available for inter-lending.
Other Libraries that can lend community language items
In March 2022 a short survey was sent around to see which Libraries outside the SLNSW had the capacity to loan Community Language items on Bulk Loan and/or individually.
Responses to this survey as well as the survey questions used can be found below.
Forthcoming content
A Survey was sent out to the ill elist in March/April 2022 asking Libraries to comment on what AV materials they are able to lend on Inerlibrary Loan. The Survey questions and results can be found below.
Updated Help Sheet (2021) - Revised by Teresita Quinones
Some previously created Help Sheets for ILL can also be found below:
Help Sheet for Library staff (2013)
Requesting a DVD on LADD (2013)
Requesting a Book on LADD (2013)
Guideline revisions and overview (2007)