Who May Use Interlibrary Lending
Interlibrary Lending is conducted between libraries, not between library to individuals. TAMU Libraries loan materials to other libraries for their patrons use.
We Do Not Loan
Books housed in our Cushing Special Collection library
Books in poor condition
Books from University Textbook Collection (UTC)
Books from Secured Access Collection (SAC)
Books housed in Reserve section
Books in new books shelves
Bound periodical volumes (less than 5 years old)
Reference books
Non-print media, including films, videos, DVD, CD recordings (with the exception of GWLA libraries)
Loan Period
One month with possible a two-week renewal
All loans are subject to recall
Delivery
Articles are all delivered via Ariel or Odyssey
Loans are delivered by UPS
Billing
OCLC IFM is the preferred method of payment
Invoices to non-IFM participants are sent monthly
We accept following credit cards: Mastercard, Visa, American Express
You will have to fax the creditcard information to us
We also accept IFLA voucher for oversee libraries
Charges
No charge to Texas Libraries, GWLA and other specified reciprocal agreement libraries Replacement fine varies
Loan or copy to other libraries is $15 IFM; $20 invoice; or 2 full IFLA vouchers
Copy of thesis or dissertation is $60 IFM; $70 invoice (pending upon approval from author)
Rush fee is an additional $10
Fax fee is an additional $5
International delivery for loan is an additional $10 for postage
Response Time
All requests are searched the same day if received by 3:00 p.m. Every attempt will be made to mail books and scan articles within two working days of receipt of the request.
General Information
OCLC symbol: TXA
Ariel: 128.194.84.50
Odyssey: 165.91.74.104/EVANS
Web Request Form: http://getitforme.library.tamu.edu/illiad/EVANSLocal/lending/LendingLogon.html
Contact Information
Carolina De Leon, Library Associate II
Interlibrary Services
5000 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-5000
Phone: 979-862-1034
Fax: 979-845-4512, 979-862-4759, 979-862-7099
Email: cdeleon@tamu.edu or ilsshare@tamu.edu