Niagara University Library
Interlibrary Loan Lending Policies
Mailing Address: Interlibrary Loan Department
Niagara University Library
Lewiston Road
Niagara University, NY 14109-2200
ILL Librarian: Samantha J. Gust
ILL Phone: 716-286-8013
Fax: 716-286-8024
E-mail address: libcat@niagara.edu
OPAC Web Address: http://www.niagara.edu/library/catalog.html
OCLC Code: VVN
ARIEL IP Address: 64.30.243.9

METHODS OF REQUESTS 
OCLC is the preferred method of requesting items. Requests via ALA forms will incur a $10 surcharge, which is in addition to other possible charges described below.

AVERAGE TURNAROUND TIME 
Our average turnaround time is 1 working day. We make every possible effort to process all requests promptly.

MATERIALS WE LOAN OR PHOTOCOPY
  • Audiotapes, cassettes, slides and filmstrips
  • Books
  • Doctoral dissertations (if we have more than one copy)
  • Master's theses (if we have more than one copy)
  • Microfilm and fiche periodicals
  • Microfilm and fiche newspapers
  • New York State government documents (we have been a depository since 1990 - partial)
  • Periodical microfiche
  • Photocopies of journal articles and pages from books (print and microform)

LOAN PERIOD
The loan period is 6 weeks with a single 2-week renewal allowed.

FOREIGN LIBRARIES
We lend to all foreign libraries using the charges below . Additional shipping charges may be required.

CHARGES
We ship Media Mail via the U.S. Postal Service. If another shipping method is desired, the borrowing library must make the arrangements and pay the charges in full. Flat rate charges per item are as follows:

Non-profit libraries in zip codes beginning with 13 & 14 FREE
In-state academic libraries FREE
Other non-profit libraries $15
Other academic libraries $15
Other medical libraries $15
For-profit libraries $25

GROUPS OF LIBRARIES FOR WHICH FEES ARE WAIVED
We do not charge WNYLRC libraries, but we charge WNYLRC medical libraries that charge us.

PAYMENT PROCEDURES
IFM is the preferred payment method when possible, but we accept IFLA coupons and include invoices with shipment. We do not accept postage stamps as payment.

PACKING AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MAILING
We accept Jiffy bags. Insurance is not required for all returns but may be required for special items at our discretion.

If you have any questions or comments regarding interlibrary loan, please contact Samantha Gust, Interlibrary Loan Librarian, at 716-286-8031 or gust@niagara.edu.


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