To preview a newly published book. If a book is new and is still in print, it is better to buy the book since libraries will not normally lend newly published books. Methods of Delivering Documents to your Patrons Mediated - Interlibrary Loan Library borrows materials from other libraries on behalf of patrons. Library purchases materials from document suppliers on behalf of patrons. Traditional Interlibrary Loan Semi-mediated Personal referrals to libraries in the area.
Library sets up arrangements whereby patrons can check out of other libraries.
Program Unmediated - Document Delivery Library makes full text databases available. Interlibrary Loan Practices Handbook . American Library Association, 1997. Cornish, Graham P. Model Handbook for Interlending and Copying . International Federation of Library Associations.