ILS Patrons – Important Notice regarding service changes. 3/12/2020
Because Libraries services are online only effective 3/13/2020, we will be making changes to the services we provide.
We will not order any returnable material – books, microfilm, dvd’s, etc..
until the University resumes normal operations. There may be material
already ordered that will come in during this time and we will notify you as
normal. You will be able to pick up any
material once the library reopens when the University and the Libraries resume
normal operation.
We will increase the due dates for books currently on loan so they won’t be
due until at least 3 April 2020. If the University increases the Online
Only time, this may be adjusted.
Please contact us if you any questions about these changes or any ILS issue
Kathleen Thornton, ILS
Frequently Asked Questions
Please be aware of these two important policies:
No Textbooks – ILS cannot serve as a replacement for purchasing your course textbooks. Requests for titles on the current textbook list will be cancelled. If you find acquiring any course text difficult, inform your instructor and request placement of course materials into our Reserve Collection.
No Repeat Loans – ILS provides short-term loans (2-4 weeks average). Do not reorder the same item multiple times. If you need a book longer than a typical interlibrary loan and one renewal provides, consider recommending the item for library purchase.
Tips for Faster Service
Always verify that we do not own the needed item by searching the UT Library Catalog.
Make sure your citations are as accurate as possible, including authors, titles, and ISSN’s or ISBN’s when available.
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