If materials are not owned by Wisconsin libraries, requests are sent to libraries outside the state. During 1996-97, staff circulated approximately 16,000 items from the Reference and Loan Library collection. Staff referred over 49,700 requests to other libraries, including 12,900 to libraries outside Wisconsin. Reference and Loan Library staff manage and coordinate interlibrary loan services with public library systems, other state level service providers, and local libraries. Staff hold planning meetings, develop procedures and protocols, disseminate information, and provide consultation about interlibrary loan issues, problems, and procedures.
Staff also manage electronic interlibrary loan systems which are used by Wisconsin libraries.
QuILL is an advanced electronic interlibrary loan system which tracks interlibrary loan requests in process and automates many interlibrary loan functions. Delivery Services The Reference and Loan Library staff work with the Delivery Services Advisory Committee, appointed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Our goal is to provide a single comprehensive and coordinated source of review and advice on the statewide delivery of library materials. The Service is currently operated by the South Central Library System in conjunction with public library systems. Government Services Reference and Loan Library manages the Wisconsin Document Depository Program.