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Interlibrary Loan & Distance Delivery

The A. C. Clark Library Interlibrary Loan welcomes requests from all libraries. When requesting materials, please observe our policy guidelines listed below. Please address all inquiries to our interlibrary loan staff at the following:

Interlibrary Loan
A. C. Clark Library
Bemidji State University #28
1500 Birchmont Drive NE
Bemidji, MN 56601-2699


CONTACT PERSONS: Robyn Schulke or Pat Conely
PHONE: (218) 755-2968 (answering machine available)
FAX: 218-755-3939
ARIEL: 199.17.186.21
E-MAIL: interlibraryloan@bemidjistate.edu

ACCEPTABLE METHODS OF TRANSMISSION

  • OCLC: Yes (MNB)
  • RLIN: No
  • MnPALS: Yes (BSUI)
  • ALA Form: Yes
  • Telephone: No
  • Facsimile: Yes
  • ARIEL: 199.17.186.21
AVERAGE TURNAROUND TIME: 1 day
SYMBOLS: BSUI (MnPALS), MNB (OCLC), MNB (MINITEX Delivery), MnBemS (NUC)
MEMBERSHIPS: MINITEX, PALS, Northern Lights Library Network, LVIS, OCLC
GROUPS OF LIBRARIES FOR WHICH WE WAIVE FEES: All U.S. Libraries
OPAC Web Address: bsu.mnpals.net

POLICY GUIDELINES BY FORMAT

 

BOOKS

Lend: Yes
Loan Period: 4 weeks
Renewals: Only within the MINITEX/MnPALS system (1 renewal of four weeks)


PERIODICALS

Lend: No
Photocopy: Yes, 75 pages maximum per article


NEWSPAPERS

Lend: No
Photocopy: Yes, 75 pages maximum per article


DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS

N/A

MASTER'S THESES

Lend: Yes
Loan Period: 4 weeks
Renewals: Only within the MINITEX/MnPALS system (1 renewal of 4 weeks)


ALTERNATIVE FORMATS

Lend: Yes
Formats: Compact disc, computer software, film, filmstrip, kit, LP record, music cassette, spoken cassette, slides, videotape
Loan Period: 3 weeks
Renewals: Only within the MINITEX/MnPALS system (1 renewal of 3 weeks)


GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

United States Documents: Yes (Select Depository, 5 year collection)
Loan Period: 4 weeks
Renewals: Only within the MINITEX/MnPALS system (1 renewal of 4 weeks)
Minnesota State Documents: Yes (Depository since 1979)
Loan Period: 4 weeks
Renewals: Only within the MINITEX/MnPALS system (1 renewal of 4 weeks)
United Nations Documents: N/A


MICROFORMS

Lend: No, unless government document microfiche. We will lend ERIC microfiche to MINITEX only.
Photocopy: Yes, 75 pages maximum per article


NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS

Reference materials, items on course reserve, Special Collections materials, and videos designated for in-house/faculty use only.

INTERNATIONAL LENDING

We will lend books and provide photocopies from periodicals and microforms.

CHARGES

United States: Free lender.
International: 1 IFLA coupon per request.

LOST MATERIALS

Books: Replacement cost, or acceptable item replacement.
Audiovisuals: Replacement cost, or acceptable item replacement.


BILLING PROCEDURE: Invoice will be sent for lost items.


PACKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MAILING

Accept Jiffy bags: Prefer bubble mailers
Accept boxes only: No
Insurance required: No, unless required for specific item


SERVICE MAY BE SUSPENDED OVER HOLIDAYS AND SEMESTER BREAKS.

 

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