Did you ever wonder?

Did you ever wonder how you materials arrive at interlibrary loan? Well, if you have here are some photos to show you the process. This process is for all items borrowed from libraries in Illinois.


First, you order the item on I-Share. https://i-share.carli.illinois.edu/uc/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First

The library prints the request and searches for it from their selves. Once located, the item is then in route to WIU. The item is placed in a bag on the Illinois Library Delivery System (ILDS).


ILDS is a state delivery system that began in 1965 to deliver library materials through out the State of Illinois.


Here is a delivery truck pulling in to WIU.



Delivery is 5 days a week in the morning. Your materials are processed by 4:30pm and ready for pickup at the circulation desk on the day they arrive.