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ILLiad

What is ILLiad?

ILLiad is the electronic system you use to request an item through Interlibrary Loan. The name ILLiad can be thought of as an acronym for Inter Library Loan internet accessible database.

What if I forget my password?

In the event that you forget your password, please contact help@siue.edu.

Why don't I see all my older requests when I look at my request history?

From time to time we purge older records from ILLiad. Our policy is to keep requests online for a specific period in order to comply with record keeping requirements of copyright law.

Course Reserves

Who may place items on reserve?

SIUE instructors and administrators.

What types of items are usually placed on reserve?

- Lovejoy Library books
- Book Chapters
- CDs, DVDs, and Video Tapes
- Instructor's or department's copies of books
- Photocopies of journal articles
- Textbooks from SIUE Textbook Services
- Homework, quiz and exam solutions, and lecture notes

Where are print reserve items housed?

Print items are located on the 1st floor of Lovejoy Library and can be obtained at the Library Information Desk.

When should a request to place items on reserve be made?

To ensure that reserve items are available at the beginning of an academic term, requests should be made four weeks prior to the beginning of the term. You can submit a request here.

Are reserve requests accepted after the deadlines?

Yes. However, workload constraints may delay processing. Requests are processed in the order received. Instructors may revise reserve lists at any time.

How are instructors notified when reserve items are available for use?

We will confirm via email when your reserves items are available for use.

What loan periods are available for print reserve items?

- 3 hour (item must be used on floor 1, 2, or 3 of the Library)
- 7 day

What happens if a borrower fails to return print reserve items on time?

Fines are assessed for overdue reserve items. The fine rate is $1.00 per hour or day (depending on the loan period) until the item is returned or to a maximum of $15.00.

How long do items remain on reserve?

Instructors are contacted at least four weeks prior to the start of an academic term to determine the status of items on reserve. Items no longer needed are removed from reserves approximately six weeks after the start of the new term. Instructors needing items returned earlier should contact the Reserves Supervisor. Personal and departmental items will be returned via campus mail unless the owner arranges to pick them up.

Does Lovejoy Library comply with copyright laws?

Yes. Lovejoy Library firmly supports and adheres to copyright laws.

Who can answer additional questions about Library reserves?

Please contact the Lovejoy Library Information Services at 618-650-4636 or library@siue.edu.

I-Share

Who can submit an Interlibrary Loan request via I-Share?

Current SIUE faculty, students, and staff.

When should a request be submitted in I-Share?

Items should be requested when the material is not available at SIUE.

What types of library materials can I borrow through I-Share?

Most library materials are available for loan from other libraries. Some materials such as reference materials, rare and special collections, phono records, videos, CDs, DVDs and entire volumes or issues of periodicals may not be requestable. Although the status may show "Available" it may not be eligible to send out for interlibrary loan purposes. Journal articles and non-print materials should be requested via ILLiad.

How do I order one or more volumes from a multiple volume set?

It is recommended to request one or more volumes from a set via ILLiad, not I-Share. Please indicate the volumes needed in the request's note field.

How long will it take to receive the material?

I-Share requests usually arrive in 3-5 days. They are transported via ILDS, a state-wide delivery system, that operates Monday - Friday.

How will I know when the item I requested is available?

A notice will be sent to your SIUE email address letting you know that your requested item is available for pickup. You may also check the status of your request by viewing your library account.

How and when must I retrieve my requested item?

Materials will be placed on hold for you to pick up at the Library's Information Desk. Items borrowed via I-Share will be held for 14 days.

How can I check on the status of my request in I-Share?

You can check the status of your request by viewing your Library account information.

How long can I keep material borrowed through I-Share?

Loan periods may vary and are determined by the lending library. You will be notified of the due date when you pick up the materials. Most loans are eligible for renewal.

How do I renew the library materials I have borrowed through I-Share?

Items requested through I-Share (those with blue book bands) may be renewed using the renewal option in your Library account. Renewals are allowed if the item is overdue. Items listed as "lost" or "recalled" cannot be renewed.

Where do I return materials?

Interlibrary loan materials should be returned to the Library's Circulation Desk. Please do not return Interlibrary Loan items to the Library's book drops.

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