Distance Learning Interlibrary Loan Polices and Procedures

 

Help Desk Number:
404) 978-2025

 

 

• Call Slip Requests
• Renew Materials
• Recall Materials
• Place Materials on Hold
• Returning RWWL Materials
• Fines
• Interlibrary Loan

Circulation Services

 

Call Slip Requests

 

Distance learning students may use the call slip request feature available via the online catalog to request checkout and delivery of main collections material whose status shows as "On Shelf" in the Library's online catalog. To mitigate the time it takes to send and return materials, distance learning students are strongly advised to seek the material in their local library before requesting resources from RWWL. Click on the following link, Call Slip Requests , for further information.

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Renew Materials

 

Library materials must be renewed on or before the due date. Materials cannot be renewed if they have been recalled or placed on hold by another patron, if the borrower has a delinquent interlibrary loan item(s), or any other outstanding fees due to the Library. As a courtesy, overdue notices are sent to borrowers after the loan period has expired.

Patrons may renew books online if they are not overdue. A Library barcode is required to complete the transaction. Log on to My Library Account and select the "Renew Items" option from the menu.

Materials that are overdue or have been renewed twice online must be taken to the Library's circulation desk for processing.

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Recall Materials

 

Circulating materials may be recalled if a faculty member has requested the item for course reserves, or if requested by another borrower and the item has already been renewed once by the current borrower. Distance learning students are responsible for returning recalled materials to the Library by the due date. Materials may be returned to the Circulation Services Department, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 111 James P. Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta GA 30314.

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Place Materials on Hold

 

Borrowers can place a hold on items charged to other borrowers via the online catalog. Once the item is returned to the Library, requesters will be contacted by Library staff.

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Returning RWWL Materials

 

Distance learning students are responsible for return postage and returning all materials requested from the Robert W. Woodruff Library by the due date to avoid fines, fees, and possible suspension of library privileges. Materials may be returned to the Circulation Services Department, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 111 James P. Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta GA 30314.

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Fines

 

• Distance learning students are encouraged to return circulating materials in a timely manner to ensure equitable access for all library users. Distance learning students with overdue or lost materials are subject to fines and fees and may have library privileges suspended until delinquent accounts have been cleared.
• A daily fine of $.50/day will be assessed for regular circulating items. After 30 days of delinquency, the item(s) will be declared lost and the borrower charged a replacement fee. The Library accepts the following methods of payment for fines and fees: money orders, VISA, Mastercard, or Discover credit cards, or debit cards displaying the VISA or Mastercard logo.

 

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For More Information

 

If there are further questions, please contact the Circulation Services Department by emailing circ@auctr.edu or by calling 404-978-2097.

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Interlibrary Loan

 

• First Time Users
• Returning Users

Distance learning students of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) member institutions receive the same privileges and hold the same responsibilities as students attending classess onsite at an AUC member institution. To mitigate the time it takes to ship and return materials, distance learning students are strongly advised to to use their local library's Interlibrary Loan services before requesting resources via the Robert W. Woodruff Library (RWWL) Interlibrary Loan Department .

The Robert W. Woodruff Library uses the ILLiad Interlibrary Loan Management System. ILLiad is a web-based interface that will allow users to access the RWWL Interlibrary Loan Service from any internet browser. To assist users in establishing an RWWL ILLiad user account, the Circulation Services Department will mail a Library card with barcode to distance learning students. Instructions for setting one's profile are found by clicking on First Time Users. Once users have created their profiles, they may then enjoy the convenience of keying in their names and passwords for access to their RWWL Interlibrary Loan accounts. The ILLiad Interlibrary Loan Management System allows users to have immediate access to the status of their requested documents. Subsequent requests may be placed without having to re-enter personal information.

Distance learning students are responsible for ILL materials requested of the Robert W. Woodruff Library from the day a resource is mailed from RWWL until its return to the Library. Resources are to be returned by the due date. Materials may be returned via the U.S. postal service or courier service. Please allow sufficent time for return of material to the Library by the due date to avoid possible fines or fees. Distance learning students are responsible for the materials, return postage, and any fines or fees that may accrue while the item is in route to the library.

Materials may be returned to:
Interlibrary Loan
Robert W. Woodruff Library
Atlanta University Center
111 James P. Brawley Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30314

Please review the ILL General Information page for more information on Interlibrary Loan policies. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact the Interlibrary Loan Librarian at ill@auctr.edu or 404-978-2025.

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