The ILL department is busy working to have every order requested before December 20th.
Anything arriving late Thursday or anytime after that most likely will not be ordered until Janurary 3rd. Other libraries will begin shutting down for the holidays on Thursday.
The library and ILL will be closed December 22, 2007 through Janurary 1, 2008.
The library will reopen at 7:30 AM on Janurary 2nd.
Interlibrary Loan will reopen at 8:00 AM on the 2nd.
Also, please remember we will be unpacking mail and bags on Janurary 2nd. Any items that come in over univeristy shutdown most likely will not be available until the 3rd.
Your ILL staff would like to wish you safe and Happy Holidays,
Linda, Jennifer & DR
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!
Have a save and happy holiday. ILL and the library will be closed Thursday - Friday the week of Thanksgiving.
All requests submitted Monday and Tuesday during fall break were ordered. Anything turned in the 21st - 25th will be ordered when we return on Monday, November 26th.
All requests submitted Monday and Tuesday during fall break were ordered. Anything turned in the 21st - 25th will be ordered when we return on Monday, November 26th.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Requests and President Coins Infomation
Dear ILLians,
The ILL staff has processed over 300 requests for you this week and we are happy to report everything has been ordered going into the weekend.
ILL has received some materials from the U.S. Mint on the Presidential Dollars. Stop buy to pickup your free bookmark and other materials on these coins.
We have 6 coin holders for the first 4 coins. These are available free to the first 6 patrons who ask for the coin holder.
U.S. Mint Website: https://materials.usmint.gov/$1coin/
The ILL staff has processed over 300 requests for you this week and we are happy to report everything has been ordered going into the weekend.
ILL has received some materials from the U.S. Mint on the Presidential Dollars. Stop buy to pickup your free bookmark and other materials on these coins.
We have 6 coin holders for the first 4 coins. These are available free to the first 6 patrons who ask for the coin holder.
U.S. Mint Website: https://materials.usmint.gov/$1coin/
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Good news this week
Hello, fellow Illians!
ILL has received over 240 requests from you as of Thursday, October 25.
The good news is that the ILL staff has been able to keep up with your orders this week.
Many thanks to those of you who have added OCLC numbers(ascension numbers), ISBNs and ISSNs to your requests. It is helping us to keep up and get those orders done in a timely manner.
A special thanks to our customers who have begun ordering books on I-Share.
All your efforts are helping the ILL staff complete orders for your information needs in a expedient fashion!
ILL has received over 240 requests from you as of Thursday, October 25.
The good news is that the ILL staff has been able to keep up with your orders this week.
Many thanks to those of you who have added OCLC numbers(ascension numbers), ISBNs and ISSNs to your requests. It is helping us to keep up and get those orders done in a timely manner.
A special thanks to our customers who have begun ordering books on I-Share.
All your efforts are helping the ILL staff complete orders for your information needs in a expedient fashion!
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Unforturnate turn of your requests
ILL is sad to report we have not been able to keep up with your requests. ILL is running a day behind in ordering materials.
What can you do to help?
1. Order your materials on I-Share when possible (Videos,DVDs, CDs should be submitted to the ILL department using our online forms or WorldCat).
What slows the ILL staff down is ordering materials you can order yourself on I-Share. See instructions here. Animated video on ordering via I-Share go here.
2. Place your electronic order via Worldcat when you find a citation. You would be amazed at how fast the ILL staff can order requests submitted from WorldCat. The ILL staff does not have to retype the information of needed materials.
Select Worldcat from our database list.
3. Fill out your forms completely. Missing pages numbers, volume, issue numbers, and incomplete titles will slow down your request while the ILL staff tries to verify the citation. Don't forget to include your email and ID number.
4. Check and see if WIU owns the material. A third of all requests ILL has received are on the shelf upstairs. We check each one before we send it back to you.
5. Please do not resubmit requests. Contact us via email, phone, or in person for a status check.
What can you do to help?
1. Order your materials on I-Share when possible (Videos,DVDs, CDs should be submitted to the ILL department using our online forms or WorldCat).
What slows the ILL staff down is ordering materials you can order yourself on I-Share. See instructions here. Animated video on ordering via I-Share go here.
2. Place your electronic order via Worldcat when you find a citation. You would be amazed at how fast the ILL staff can order requests submitted from WorldCat. The ILL staff does not have to retype the information of needed materials.
Select Worldcat from our database list.
3. Fill out your forms completely. Missing pages numbers, volume, issue numbers, and incomplete titles will slow down your request while the ILL staff tries to verify the citation. Don't forget to include your email and ID number.
4. Check and see if WIU owns the material. A third of all requests ILL has received are on the shelf upstairs. We check each one before we send it back to you.
5. Please do not resubmit requests. Contact us via email, phone, or in person for a status check.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Update on your requests
The ILL staff is happy to report we are keeping up with your requests.
Most materials are ordered by the end of the working day. Please allow extra processing time for materials submited over the weekend.
A reminders:
Contact ILL via phone or email when materials have not been received within two weeks. Please do not reorder those materials.
298-2761 Interlibrary-Loan@wiu.edu
All pickups are at the Main Circulation Desk. You may return materials at ILL or Circulation.
Most materials are ordered by the end of the working day. Please allow extra processing time for materials submited over the weekend.
A reminders:
Contact ILL via phone or email when materials have not been received within two weeks. Please do not reorder those materials.
298-2761 Interlibrary-Loan@wiu.edu
All pickups are at the Main Circulation Desk. You may return materials at ILL or Circulation.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Status on orders
ILL received over 55 requests today. We are behind in requesting these materials.
We will keep you posted as the ILL staff processes requests.
You may help decrease backlog by ordering I-SHARE materials yourself - go to the instructions here.
Videos, DVDs, and CDs should not be requested via I-SHARE - most ISHARE libraries will not lend them.
We will keep you posted as the ILL staff processes requests.
You may help decrease backlog by ordering I-SHARE materials yourself - go to the instructions here.
Videos, DVDs, and CDs should not be requested via I-SHARE - most ISHARE libraries will not lend them.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Preview ILLiad
If you are anxious to get a look at ILLiad - here is a link to the user guide. All features or options mentioned in this guide may not be available to WIU customers.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Welcome & ILLiad Update
Welcome - WIU's new faculty, staff, and students to the WIU Libraries Interlibrary Loan Corner.
Welcome back to our returning faculty, staff, and students.
The summer has been nice but, the weather has now turned hot. Come on in to the library to stay cool.
The ILLiad software is getting close to going live. ILL is sorry to report there still is not a set date for going live. Customization is moving along nicely; however, there has been some snags customizing the Web pages.
A press release will make the big announcement. Watch this blog for all the latest ILLiad and Interlibrary loan news.
Welcome back to our returning faculty, staff, and students.
The summer has been nice but, the weather has now turned hot. Come on in to the library to stay cool.
The ILLiad software is getting close to going live. ILL is sorry to report there still is not a set date for going live. Customization is moving along nicely; however, there has been some snags customizing the Web pages.
A press release will make the big announcement. Watch this blog for all the latest ILLiad and Interlibrary loan news.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Pick up at Circulation & Status Checks
A reminder:
All materials are available for pickup at the Main Circulation Desk in the main library.
If you have any questions about the status of your requests, please contact the Interlibrary Loan staff at Interlibrary-loan@wiu.edu, stop by, or give us a call.
All materials are available for pickup at the Main Circulation Desk in the main library.
If you have any questions about the status of your requests, please contact the Interlibrary Loan staff at Interlibrary-loan@wiu.edu, stop by, or give us a call.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Summer
Hello Illians!
All your requests have been ordered promptly.
I hope your having a good summer. The library has been busy hosting student orientation.
Your ILL staff is presently testing ILLiad. We are in the beginning stages and hope to have news for you soon on its release date.
The WIU Libraries will be hosting a Harry Potter party on July 24th from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Come join us for refreshments and games. If you have not ordered your copy of the new Harry Potter book - New Copperfields with be on hand to help you place your request.
Have a happy and safe 4th! ILL and the WIU Libraries will be closed July 4th.
All your requests have been ordered promptly.
I hope your having a good summer. The library has been busy hosting student orientation.
Your ILL staff is presently testing ILLiad. We are in the beginning stages and hope to have news for you soon on its release date.
The WIU Libraries will be hosting a Harry Potter party on July 24th from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Come join us for refreshments and games. If you have not ordered your copy of the new Harry Potter book - New Copperfields with be on hand to help you place your request.
Have a happy and safe 4th! ILL and the WIU Libraries will be closed July 4th.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
No More Paper Request Forms
Interlibrary Loan will no longer be accepting paper request forms. All requests should now be submitted electronically. You may use our online request forms, or you may submit your requests through I-Share or World Cat. If you need assistance using our electronic request options, please contact the Interlibrary Loan office at 298-2761. We are open M-F, 8:00 AM through 4:30 PM.
This change is in preparation for the launch of Illiad, which will require all requests be submitted electronically. We expect Illiad to be launched later this summer. Training will be available once the program is launched. In the meantime, you may preview Illiad here.
Of course, paper forms will be available in the event our computer system is down.
This change is in preparation for the launch of Illiad, which will require all requests be submitted electronically. We expect Illiad to be launched later this summer. Training will be available once the program is launched. In the meantime, you may preview Illiad here.
Of course, paper forms will be available in the event our computer system is down.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Copyright Law
For a fun introduction to copyright law (really, it is a FUN introduction), view this video.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
WESTCAT new features
Two new features recently made available by CARLI have been enabled within the WestCat Library Catalog: http://www.wiu.edu/library/westcat/
1) The "New in the Catalog" button (top menu) enables users to search/browse for recent additions to WIU library collections. The interface has been locally customized so that search limits can be narrowed to major WIU formats/locations (e.g., Books in Malpass, Videos/DVDS in Malpass, Music Library). Users can place a variety of chronological limits on a search (e.g., yesterday, 1 week ago, 2 weeks ago, last month, 3 months ago) and/or may search for a specific Title or Author.
2) Users who click a Periodical title link within WestCat will automatically engage a query of WIU's instance of the SFX KnowledgeBase. A "Seeking Full Text" button on the Results page will momentarily "pulse" as the database query unfolds. An ISSN "match" will result in the display of the WIU Libraries "Find It!" button. Clicking this button opens the traditional WIU/SFX Menu listing access options.
For example, run a search for "Journal of Modern History" (Limit: "Journal/Magazine Title"). The resulting display notes complete JSTOR e-availability from 1929-2001, with InfoTrac/AcadSearch FT e-access through ~2005. The "Find It!" button will not appear within WestCat upon a "failed" SFX query (no ISSN match).
1) The "New in the Catalog" button (top menu) enables users to search/browse for recent additions to WIU library collections. The interface has been locally customized so that search limits can be narrowed to major WIU formats/locations (e.g., Books in Malpass, Videos/DVDS in Malpass, Music Library). Users can place a variety of chronological limits on a search (e.g., yesterday, 1 week ago, 2 weeks ago, last month, 3 months ago) and/or may search for a specific Title or Author.
2) Users who click a Periodical title link within WestCat will automatically engage a query of WIU's instance of the SFX KnowledgeBase. A "Seeking Full Text" button on the Results page will momentarily "pulse" as the database query unfolds. An ISSN "match" will result in the display of the WIU Libraries "Find It!" button. Clicking this button opens the traditional WIU/SFX Menu listing access options.
For example, run a search for "Journal of Modern History" (Limit: "Journal/Magazine Title"). The resulting display notes complete JSTOR e-availability from 1929-2001, with InfoTrac/AcadSearch FT e-access through ~2005. The "Find It!" button will not appear within WestCat upon a "failed" SFX query (no ISSN match).
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Malpass Mocha, new look, Harry Potter & other news
Summer school is almost here. However, we have heard some of you have started classes already. Good luck this summer.
Due to plumbing problems the Malpass Mocha will be closed this summer.
The library and some of the branches have received new furniture. In the main library near Malpass Mocha there is a fireplace, an area rug, and two new sofas.
There will be a Harry Potter Community event coming soon to celebrate the new movie and the last book in the series.
The air conditioning is still off in the library but should be back online soon.
Your requests are coming in sturdily and have been ordered promptly.
Due to plumbing problems the Malpass Mocha will be closed this summer.
The library and some of the branches have received new furniture. In the main library near Malpass Mocha there is a fireplace, an area rug, and two new sofas.
There will be a Harry Potter Community event coming soon to celebrate the new movie and the last book in the series.
The air conditioning is still off in the library but should be back online soon.
Your requests are coming in sturdily and have been ordered promptly.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Library Hours for Summer
ILL Hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
The Main Library is open 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday until June 3rd.
Closed Weekends
ILL and the Library will be closed - Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.
The Main Library is open 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday until June 3rd.
Closed Weekends
ILL and the Library will be closed - Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
Finials is almost here
It does not seem possible that another school year is almost past.
Your ILL staff wanted to take the time to wish everyone well during finals week.
Order this week for materials needed by finals. It is still possible to get the items you need for that final paper.
Your ILL staff wanted to take the time to wish everyone well during finals week.
Order this week for materials needed by finals. It is still possible to get the items you need for that final paper.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Do as ILL says not as ILL emails
Some of you have noticed our email discrepancies.
Your emails say to pickup at circulation and/or interlibrary loan. Confusing message - we know.
Just to let you know all materials are at the Main Circulation Desk in spite of
what the automatic emails say that come from the roth@... email address.
Explanation:
This is a pickup location error. The techies tried to remove interlibrary loan from the pick-up
locations. This action created errors when other libraries tried to process WIU I-Share requests. We had to leave ILL in the pickup box so your requests could move forward with out incident. The bad news is that the emails still have ILL as a pickup, but your materials are at the circulation desk.
Translation: The removal of Interlibrary loan pickup location created a vast disturbance in the Illinois library community amoung other interlibrary loan departments when they could not process WIU customer requests. This could have cause many more problems when you did not receive your material. It was easier to let the emails be slightly incorrect so ILLians could receive requested materials without to much hubbub.
Your emails say to pickup at circulation and/or interlibrary loan. Confusing message - we know.
Just to let you know all materials are at the Main Circulation Desk in spite of
what the automatic emails say that come from the roth@... email address.
Explanation:
This is a pickup location error. The techies tried to remove interlibrary loan from the pick-up
locations. This action created errors when other libraries tried to process WIU I-Share requests. We had to leave ILL in the pickup box so your requests could move forward with out incident. The bad news is that the emails still have ILL as a pickup, but your materials are at the circulation desk.
Translation: The removal of Interlibrary loan pickup location created a vast disturbance in the Illinois library community amoung other interlibrary loan departments when they could not process WIU customer requests. This could have cause many more problems when you did not receive your material. It was easier to let the emails be slightly incorrect so ILLians could receive requested materials without to much hubbub.
Monday, April 9, 2007
Midwest Interlibrary Conference ILL closed for 1 hour
Hello, Illians!
Your requests are currently on order. The ILL staff is keeping up with all your requests and all materials have been ordered within 24 hours of submission(excluding weekends).
The ILL staff has a wonderful opportunity to attend the Annual Midwest Interlibrary Loan Conference this Friday in Iowa. The ILL staff is looking forward to the new ideas that will be presented there and hope to bring back a refreshing look at ILL and maybe some new ideas for Illians.
There should be little disruption in ILL services.
Our office will be closed Friday the 13th from 8am - 9am.
Happy research!
Your requests are currently on order. The ILL staff is keeping up with all your requests and all materials have been ordered within 24 hours of submission(excluding weekends).
The ILL staff has a wonderful opportunity to attend the Annual Midwest Interlibrary Loan Conference this Friday in Iowa. The ILL staff is looking forward to the new ideas that will be presented there and hope to bring back a refreshing look at ILL and maybe some new ideas for Illians.
There should be little disruption in ILL services.
Our office will be closed Friday the 13th from 8am - 9am.
Happy research!
Monday, March 19, 2007
TechFest Welcome back
Welcome back from Spring Break. The ILL and the Cataloging department did some rearranging last week.
TechFest is this Wednesday from 11:00 am - 1:oo pm.
Free pizza for lunch..a raffle at 1pm and other free gifts.
The ILL service window will be closed from 12 - 1pm. Stop by our booth. ILL hopes to see you there!
TechFest is this Wednesday from 11:00 am - 1:oo pm.
Free pizza for lunch..a raffle at 1pm and other free gifts.
The ILL service window will be closed from 12 - 1pm. Stop by our booth. ILL hopes to see you there!
Sunday, March 18, 2007
What's up with that email?
As you know by now you pickup your materials at the Circulation desk. So why does the email still say pickup at Interlibrary Loan?
ILL has been a pickup location for many years. Apparently, it more difficult to remove us from being a pickup location than it is to move pickup. Because Interlibrary Loan is a pickup location- our name appears on your email.
In the I-Share software interlibrary loan is embedded as a pickup location and it is not a simple task to remove ILL as a pickup location in this software.
It was thought within a week the problem would be remedied; however, it is taking much longer than expected to fix this problem. Someday soon the emails will reflect pickup is at the main circ desk and ILL will no longer appear as a pickup location.
ILL has been a pickup location for many years. Apparently, it more difficult to remove us from being a pickup location than it is to move pickup. Because Interlibrary Loan is a pickup location- our name appears on your email.
In the I-Share software interlibrary loan is embedded as a pickup location and it is not a simple task to remove ILL as a pickup location in this software.
It was thought within a week the problem would be remedied; however, it is taking much longer than expected to fix this problem. Someday soon the emails will reflect pickup is at the main circ desk and ILL will no longer appear as a pickup location.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
An ILL Story
I just wanted to share this article about a customer's appreciation of ILL Services. I believe the WIU ILL Unit is hearing our customers' concerns and working hard to obtain every request submitted to us. There has been a few bumps in the road, but the ILL Service is new and improved!
I hope you ILLians are finding our service much improved.
http://chronicle.com/jobs/news/2007/03/2007031401c/careers.html
I hope you ILLians are finding our service much improved.
http://chronicle.com/jobs/news/2007/03/2007031401c/careers.html
Friday, March 9, 2007
ILL will be closed for 1 hour - March 21 , 2007 for Techfest
Interlibrary Loan will be closed 1 hour the day of TechFest. ILL will have a booth at TechFest with information about Illiad and other ILL services.
Please stop by from 11 am - 1pm at our booth in Horrabin Hall. Come get your free gift.
Place on your calendar: Interlibrary Loan will be closed
March 21, 2007 Wednesday from 12 pm to 1pm
We hope to see you at TechFest!!!!!
Please stop by from 11 am - 1pm at our booth in Horrabin Hall. Come get your free gift.
Place on your calendar: Interlibrary Loan will be closed
March 21, 2007 Wednesday from 12 pm to 1pm
We hope to see you at TechFest!!!!!
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
TechFest is coming
Hello, Illians
Your ILL Staff is happy to report that we are keeping up with your requests. Everything as of today has been ordered!!!
TechFest is on March 21, 2007 in Horrabin Hall. Your ILL staff has a booth already planned with the lastest screen shots of ILLiad and this blog. Stop by and see us. We will have free gifts and handouts.
Your ILL Staff is happy to report that we are keeping up with your requests. Everything as of today has been ordered!!!
TechFest is on March 21, 2007 in Horrabin Hall. Your ILL staff has a booth already planned with the lastest screen shots of ILLiad and this blog. Stop by and see us. We will have free gifts and handouts.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Fun & Games
Hello from the ILL Corner!
Your ILL staff is very busy as this is our busiest time of year. Your requests are being processed within two days.
We have added a new feature to the blog called 'Fun & Games'. The game will take a little extra time to load on your screen. It is called 'Flood it'. The object is to make the square one solid color within 25 moves.
Give it a try...let us know what you think of this new feature.
Your ILL staff is very busy as this is our busiest time of year. Your requests are being processed within two days.
We have added a new feature to the blog called 'Fun & Games'. The game will take a little extra time to load on your screen. It is called 'Flood it'. The object is to make the square one solid color within 25 moves.
Give it a try...let us know what you think of this new feature.
Friday, February 9, 2007
What is your ILL staff doing?
Hi there ILLians. Hope your holidays have been safe and happy ones.
On February 6, 2007 the ILL staff completed the first faze of training for ILLiad.
We are busy ordering your requests and learning the lending side of ILLiad. It has been exciting and frustrating week for us.
This new software is changing the way we process materials to other libraries and is the begining of better service for our all customers.
Coming this summer is the borrowing side of ILLiad. This is the side you will see and I hope you are starting to get excited about this software. ILLiad will role in a new era of allowing YOU the ability to see the status for YOUR WorldCat requests.
Best wishes for the semester,
ILL Staff
On February 6, 2007 the ILL staff completed the first faze of training for ILLiad.
We are busy ordering your requests and learning the lending side of ILLiad. It has been exciting and frustrating week for us.
This new software is changing the way we process materials to other libraries and is the begining of better service for our all customers.
Coming this summer is the borrowing side of ILLiad. This is the side you will see and I hope you are starting to get excited about this software. ILLiad will role in a new era of allowing YOU the ability to see the status for YOUR WorldCat requests.
Best wishes for the semester,
ILL Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2007
ILL Pickup is at the Circulation Desk
Just a reminder...
Your e-mails may say pickup is at the Interlibrary Loan desk. We are having technically difficulties which is taking much longer to fix than we planned.
Pick-up is at the CIRCULATION desk for all items on loan. This is to allow you access to your borrowed items whenever the library is open.
ILL still takes returns, checks on the status for your requests, submits your renewals, and assists you with all your ILL questions.
Phone: 298-2761
Your e-mails may say pickup is at the Interlibrary Loan desk. We are having technically difficulties which is taking much longer to fix than we planned.
Pick-up is at the CIRCULATION desk for all items on loan. This is to allow you access to your borrowed items whenever the library is open.
ILL still takes returns, checks on the status for your requests, submits your renewals, and assists you with all your ILL questions.
Phone: 298-2761
Monday, January 8, 2007
ILL Books are Moving!
Beginning Wednesday, January 10, 2007, ILL books can be picked up at the main circulation desk located on the 2nd floor of Malpass Library. Books will be available for pickup any time the library is open. Books may also be returned to the main circulation desk (please do not return books in the drop box).
You may still stop by the ILL office with returns, any other questions, or concerns you have about our service. Beginning Tuesday, January 16, 2007, our hours will be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
We hope this change will make ILL service more convenient for our patrons.
You may still stop by the ILL office with returns, any other questions, or concerns you have about our service. Beginning Tuesday, January 16, 2007, our hours will be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
We hope this change will make ILL service more convenient for our patrons.
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