They should be packaged to provide adequate protection, i.e. padded bags and microfilm boxes and appropriate envelopes. Any restrictions or special instructions for use, handling and shipping imposed by the lending library must be noted and respected by the borrowing library. Any obvious damage must be noted on the packing slip. It is the borrowing library's responsibility to ensure that material is returned to the lending library at the end of the loan period. Renewal, if permitted, must be arranged before the due date.
Materials are subject to recall at any time.
H. Return of Materials Items returned by patrons should be checked against any note of condition made at time of receipt, to ensure they have not been damaged. Packing and shipping methods must be equivalent to the methods used by the lending library. I. Non-receipt of Materials A status report may be requested by the borrowing library after a reasonable amount of time has elapsed from the date the request was initiated. This can be done by contacting either by phone, fax or E-mail, the SOLS office responsible for your requests. The SOLS office will check on the request and report the status.