Tampa Library -- Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

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Policy
The following policies govern the use of ILL services at the Tampa Library serving Argosy University, Tampa Campus; The Art Institute of Tampa; and South University -- Tampa.

Eligibility
This service is available to all currently enrolled Argosy University, Tampa Campus; The Art Institute of Tampa; and South University -- Tampa students, staff, and faculty.

Copyright Restrictions
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "Fair Use", that user may be liable for copyright infringement.

This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgement, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.

Submitting Requests
Patrons should submit requests by filling out an ILL form provided on the bottom of this page. It is important to complete all information. Incomplete information may cause your form to be returned or delayed.

How long will I wait for materials I have requested?
Typically, material owned by one of Argosy University, the Art Institutes, South University, or Brown Mackie College campuses is available within 3-5 business days (assuming the material is on the shelf and not checked out to another patron). When it is necessary to obtain materials from outside of these institutions, the wait is approximately 2-4 weeks. Your request is processed within 24-hours of receipt -- the delay is incurred while awaiting action by the lending library, over whom we have no control.

How am I notified when my materials arrive?
The Library will e-mail you once your materials arrive or we receive notification that the materials will not be sent. If you do not hear from the Library within two weeks, please check with the librarian.

How do I obtain my ILL materials and where do I return them?
Articles
Copies of articles are mailed directly to the library and will be kept at the Library Service Desk until picked up.
Books
Incoming loans (books) are held at the Library Service Desk.
Returns
Materials (mainly books) must be returned promptly to the library. Article copies do not usually need to be returned. Please see "Loan Periods" and "Overdue Fines and Penalties" below.

Loan Periods
Loan periods vary and are assigned by the lending institution. Additionally, materials are subject to recall by the lender at any time. Overdue fines on materials borrowed can be particularly steep (see below). It is your responsibility to be aware of your material's due dates. In most cases, patrons will have a three (3) week loan period; no renewals are permitted. However, the lending institution may restrict loan periods and/or conditions of use (e.g. library use only, etc.). We must abide by these conditions.

Overdue Fines and Penalties
Overdue materials borrowed from other institutions are a large burden on the Library. Due to the fact that we are borrowing materials from other institutions, late books can damage our relationship with the lending libraries and jeopardize our ability to borrow items in the future. The following will occur when materials are overdue: Please understand that compliance with an item's due date is your responsibility. Any attempts we make to contact you are a courtesy and our failure to do so does not release you from your responsibility to return the materials on time.

Are there restrictions on what I can borrow?
The Library does not normally borrow the following: Exception 1. Video loans are sometimes allowed.
Finally, a single item may not be requested more than once per semester, regardless of who initiates the request. When we note multiple attempts to borrow an item in the course of a single semester we investigate the potential need to purchase the item for our collection.

Is there a cost for the service?
Please keep in mind that we do incur costs on all items. Therefore, material from other libraries require a payment of $1.00 per item once the item is received. Some material may require an average payment of $10.00 per item. Payment amounts will be discussed on a case-by-case basis. The Library reserves the right to require prepayment from individuals for unusually expensive requests.

Please note that for the immediate future ILL requests might be delayed in being filled
Interlibrary Loan Form

* Indicates a required field. If all required fields are not completed, this will result in your request being returned.

* I have read the above policy and understand the costs involved in ordering interlibrary loans.
Yes. No.
* Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone#:
Fax #:
* Official School E-Mail:
* Department/Program of Study:
* Faculty/Staff/Student:


Book/Article Information

* Title of journal:
* Author:
* Title of Book/Article:
* Vol: * Num: * Date: * Pages:
* ISSN: (journals)
* ISBN: (books)
I do not need after: (date)


NOTICE: Warning Concerning Copyright Restrictions

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials.

Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement.

This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgement, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.

 
Paula Bagwell
Director of Library Services
Argosy University, Tampa Campus -- The Art Institute of Tampa
Parkside at Tampa Bay Park
4401 North Himes Avenue, Suite 150
Tampa, FL 33614
813-393-5333
Last updated: May 2008