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INTERLIBRARY LOANS

We are in the process of changing Interlibrary Loans systems. Please see our Interlibrary Loans and Document Delivery page for full details and information on how to place requests.

Most significantly, requests placed through WorldCat are misdirecting to the old system. Please do not submit requests via WorldCat while these changes go into effect. 

Borrowing from other libraries within the Novanet consortium couldn't be easier.

• Go to the Novanet Catalogue.
• Sign into your Novanet Account (top right).
• Use the search bar to find the item you're looking for (making sure you're searching "Everything", not just "King's").
• Click on the link to "Request Item" or "Request From Other Libraries."
• Fill out the form as prompted to pick up from your nearest location.
• You will receive an email when the item is available to be picked up.

A list of all items you request can be monitored through your Novanet Account.

This service is available to all King's Library patrons. 

We are currently readjusting our Interlibrary Loan practices due to system changes. Please bear with us as these changes come into effect.

If you have previously been using the Relais system for Interlibrary Loans, please start using the new form outlined below. 

If there is any confusion, please don't hesitate to email illnshk@ukings.ca for assistance. 

Interlibrary Loans from outside the Novanet Consortium are limited to current King's students, faculty and staff. There is no charge to the patron for this service.

If there's an item that can't be found by searching Novanet, you can fill out the request form for an Interlibrary Loan. Please make sure to check Novanet first, and that you are searching for "Everything."

Blank Interlibrary Loan Form

• Login with your netID and password. 
• Fill out as many fields as possible - including an ISBN will allow for quicker turnaround and more accurate fulfillment.
• Interlibrary Loans will only be sent to a pickup location of King's Library.

Because this will come from any number of libraries around the world, there is no average estimated time of arrival, but patrons can expect a minimum of two weeks before receiving an email that the item is ready to be picked up. These items will be indicated by a pink band on the cover - please do not remove this band.

Loan periods and renewals are granted by the library that owns the item. King's patrons should not expect their usual lending privileges with items that come from outside of Novanet. 

All questions about Interlibrary Loans should be directed to illnshk@ukings.ca - these requests are handled by a system separate to the usual circulation system. Staff at the Circulation Desk are happy to pass along messages to the Interlibrary Loans department, but may not be able to provide answers in the moment. 

Notice:

King's Library is in the process of adding Alma Resource Sharing Partners. If your library is interested in creating a partnership, please contact illnshk@ukings.ca.

If you do not use Alma Peer to Peer, please submit requests via email until we have fully implemented our new systems. 

Lending Policies

Loans

Loan period: 6 weeks
Renewals: considered upon request

Not available for loan

Journals, Rare, Reference, Reserves and Special Collections

Requests for loans of Audio/Visual items or copies from any of the above will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Charges

Loans
No charge: CAAL/CBPA, CARL, OCUL, COPPUL, BCI, OONL and all non-profit Atlantic libraries
$8.00 per item: Other Canadian libraries
$35.00 per item (3.5 IFLA): American and international libraries   

Photocopies
No charge: CAAL/CBPA, CARL, OCUL, COPPUL, BCI, and OONL.   
$5.00 per article: All non-profit Atlantic libraries       
$8.00 per article: Other Canadian libraries  
$15.00 per article (1.5 IFLA): American and international libraries   

Replacement charges - invoices
In print: cost of material + $20.00
Invoices are sent semi-annually (January & July). VISA and Mastercard, and cheque are accepted.
IFM (International OCLC libraries)
IFLA vouchers accepted (Non-Canadian libraries)

If you need further details or assistance, please contact us via email at
illnshk@ukings.ca