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Hi Karen, I asked our ILL Librarian about what we do
for damage to ILL books in our care. Her response below: Hi Gary - We don't have a
written policy - We refer to the National ILL code. In practice when one of
our patrons damages a book from another library we will ask that library what
they would like us to do to compensate them. Sometimes this will involve purchasing
another copy on their behalf or paying a bill. Depending on the severity of
the damage we will also bill the patron. The National ILL code states
that the borrowing library is responsible for the lent material as soon as it
leaves the other library (see http://www.ala.org/ala/rusa/rusaprotools/referenceguide/interlibrary.htm section 4.9 ) hope this helps - Kathy Gary Hough From:
owner-padg@xxxxxxx [mailto:owner-padg@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Karen Brown Dear PADG Colleagues:
The University at I am hoping that some
of you would be willing to share your insights, or even more, your documentation,
to support this process -- i.e., policies or procedures for damaged ILL
materials. Thank you in advance
for your ideas, advise, and assistance. All the best, Karen E.K. Brown Preservation Librarian University at 518/437-3923 518/437-3930 fax |