ILLiad is an application that allows to place their inter-library loan requests electronically. Click here to link with the Sibley ILLiad page.

The Interlibrary Loan/Microform Department provides access to the Sibley Library collections for non-Sibley patrons and obtains loans from other libraries for Sibley patrons. The Interlibrary Loan/Microform department also maintains the collections of microfilm, microcards, and microfiche held by the Sibley Library and makes these available through sale where appropriate.

Borrowing Items
Lending Policies
Microform Policies
Microform Services for Sibley Patrons
Microform Publications Catalogue
Intercampus Loans
Frequently Asked Questions
Contacting ILL/Microforms

INTERLIBRARY BORROWING

Interlibrary borrowing services allow Sibley Library patrons access to the collections of most libraries in the country as well as some overseas libraries. Requests may be placed by anyone with borrowing privileges at the Sibley Library.

• Service is available to all Eastman faculty and students.
• Requests are made online through ILLiad.
• Photocopies of journal articles and non-copyright-protected materials are usually available.
• Items usually arrive in 2-6 weeks. Patron will be notified by email or mail when item arrives.
• Some microfilms and microfiche are available through interlibrary borrowing.
• Some libraries offer rush service for an extra fee.

• Recordings and videos
• Rare/old items
• Some theses and dissertations

Sibley Music Library participates as a lending library. Both ALA forms and OCLC requests are accepted. Telephone requests are not accepted. The loan period is four weeks, subject to recall. Renewals may be requested. The Sibley Library does not loan items to individuals through Interlibrary Loan. Patrons wishing access to an item in our collection should place an interlibrary loan request through their public or university library. Individual's requests for photocopies and microforms that meet our policy guidelines will be filled, but the individual must sign a copyright compliance form and provide prepayment for these items. OCLC symbol: RES

Affiliations:

• RLG
• RRLC

• Loans: $15, No coupons
• Photocopies: $10, 1-10 exposures; $.30 each thereafter
• Invoiced with material, due in 30 days
• IFM charges and payment preferred
• Rush and fax service availble for additional fees

• Pre-1920 imprints
• Periodicals and reference works
• Audio Visual materials
• Brittle, rare, and non-circulating items
• Materials currently in use
• Items available for purchase from Sibley Microform Service
• All dissertations and theses. Eastman PhD works since 1963 and DMA works since 1970 should be available from University Microfilms International. Contact UMI at http://www.umi.com or 1-800-521-3042.

Please note that our policies do not permit any dissertations or theses to be loaned. If you are having difficulty obtaining access to an Eastman dissertation or thesis, please contact the library staff directly to inquire about options for purchasing a microform copy of the work or other options.

MICROFORM POLICIES

Microfilms and microfiche of certain items are available for purchase from Sibley Microform Service. A quotation will be prepared for the filming of non-circulating, rare, and brittle books. To obtain a quotation and order form, please place an interlibrary loan request for the item. You will receive written quotation and specific order information from the interlibrary loan office.

• $12.00 for the first fc or mc of a title and $1.25 for each subsequent fc or mc (i.e. a title containing 3 fc = $14.50)
• $27.00 for each 35 mm silver halide film copy; $20 for each 16 mm film copy

Conditions:

Reproduction of microforms for commercial purposes is prohibited. No more 10% of any microform not produced by the Library may be copied for the same user over any period of time. All copying requests must be in compliance with US copyright law. Express written permission of the Sibley Music Library is required for scholarly use.

MICROFORM SERVICES FOR SIBLEY PATRONS

Sibley Library patrons may request the following microform services through the Interlibrary Loan/Microform office:

• Hardcopy prints from microform (10% cumulative limitation). $5 minimum, 1-2 weeks
• Microfiche or microcards priced as listed in the microform publications catalogue. 2-8 weeks
• Microfilm of an item in Sibley Library that has already been filmed. $27 minimum, 6-10 weeks
• Microfilm of an item in Sibley Library that has not been filmed previously. $30 minimum, 4-6 months

The Interlibrary Loan/Microform Office maintains a catalogue of items available on microfilm and microfiche from the Sibley Library. This catalogue will be made available on-line soon. Inquiries about the microform holdings of the Sibley Library should be directed to the Interlibrary Loan/Microform Office.

INTERCAMPUS LOANS

Items held by the University of Rochester Library System can be requested through the Circulation Desk. Requests for these items do not go through the Interlibrary Loan office.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When will I get the item I've requested?
The usual wait is 2-6 weeks, although some items may take longer. If the holding library accepts on-line requests, that expedites the process. Often, more than one library must be contacted before the loan is made. Books are typically shipped "library rate," so the mail service itself delays receipt.

Why is there often a fee for a loan, but sometimes not?
Libraries set their own loan/copy fees in accordance with their own budgets. Some libraries have chosen not to charge. Also, we belong to a network of affiliated research libraries who don't charge other members. The ILL office makes every effort to fill your request for free or as inexpensively as possible. Remember that each request requires staff time, mailing costs, and shipping insurance.

Can I find out which libraries hold a particular item?
The same databases used by the ILL office are available through FirstSearch. Sibley Library Reference Assistants can show you how to locate and use these databases.

Can I request items from Rush Rhees and other University of Rochester libraries?

Requests for items held in the University of Rochester Library system should be submitted as "Intercampus Loan Requests," forms for which are available at the Circulation Desk.

CONTACTING THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN/MICROFORM OFFICE

The Interlibrary Loan/Microform office is located in room 220 in the Sibley Music Library. Office staff is available during regular hours Monday through Friday. Requests and questions can be mailed or emailed to the staff.

Mail requests and questions to:
ILL/Microform
Sibley Music Library
27 Gibbs Street
Rochester, New York 14604 USA

Email: John Mahoney
Last updated 3/03

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