INTERLIBRARY
LOAN 
Through the Library's interlibrary loan service, books and other materials may be borrowed from other libraries. You may also request photocopies of materials such as magazines and some materials reproduced in microform such as newspapers. Photocopy requests are filled in accordance with copyright law. Local history and genealogy materials (such as census schedules,
county histories, court records, family genealogies, and newspapers)
are not readily accessible through regular interlibrary loan
channels. These materials are often in microform or require
special handling. Therefore, requests for these materials are processed through the Local History
and Genealogy section of the Springfield-Greene County Library. |
| Who May Use Interlibrary Loan? |
| Anyone with a current library card,
$5.00 or less in fines and no more than 3 overdue books may request
photocopies or materials through interlibrary loan. |
| How Does The Interlibrary Loan Process Work? |
Contact the Local History department at (883-5310) to request the loan of local history and genealogy materials. When the microform or book arrives, you will be notified by mail.
Microfilm and microfiche items must be used in the Local History
department. Because lending libraries determine any conditions restricting
the use of their materials, limitations such as "In-Library Use
Only," special due dates or "No Photocopying" must be honored. |
| How Many Requests Can I Make At One Time? |
For Microfilm:
For Other Materials:
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| Are There Any Other Fees? |
| Most lending libraries also require
that their materials be returned via insured mail. Patrons are expected
to pay any fees charged by lending institutions and return postage
and insurance costs. |
| How Long Can I Keep Interlibrary Loan Materials? |
| The loan period is determined by the
lending library. Microfilm from Mid-Continent Public Library or the
State Historical Society of Missouri is kept one week. Other materials
are usually kept from two to four weeks. Renewals are only done when
allowed by the lending institution. |
| What Is The Overdue Fine On an Interlibrary Loan Book? |
| The fine is $.25 per day with a maximum
of $5. Books requested through the Local History department must be
returned to the Local History department. Do not remove the sleeve
attached to the book. Microfilm will be returned on the date indicated
and any unpaid fees charged to the individual's library card. |
| What About Family Histories? |
| Most libraries will not loan genealogy
materials. We suggest that you search the surname catalog at the Family
History Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
at 1357 South Ingram Mill Road (887-8229). Many genealogies have been
microfilmed by the Church and are available on loan through their
Family History Center. |
| What Other Sources Exist? |
Many genealogical materials are also available from Mid-Continent Public Library , the State Historical Society of Missouri, and Saint Louis Public Library. Copies of their catalogs are available in the Local History Department. Over 25,000 family and local history books, every word searchable, are available through HeritageQuest Online. If you are unable to obtain the book you want through either of
these sources, we can provide the names of libraries who may own
this book, or you may use Worldcat to search for books and other materials owned by libraries worldwide.
We request that you contact these institutions to determine if they
will loan the item or can provide the names of researchers. If an
institution agrees to loan the material, a request may then be processed
through the Local History department. |