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Borrowing Materials From Other Libraries
The Knox College Library offers two ways to borrow materials from other libraries,
I-Share and ILLiad. To choose the best method of delivery, please read about the choices below.
Books
Search the Knox Library Catalog first before requesting materials.
Use I-Share: the fastest method to borrow books from other libraries is the I-Share system. Materials arrive, on average, in 3 days.
If a book is not available in the I-Share catalog, place a request through ILLiad.
Volumes from a multi-volume set are best requested from ILLiad.
Articles
Look up the journal title in the E-journals database first. This search will tell you if the full text is available online.
Use ILLiad: articles from journals and newspapers to which Knox does not have a subscription, must be ordered through ILLiad. Materials arrive, on average, in 5-7 days.
Non-print Materials
Search the Knox Library Catalog first before requesting materials.
Use ILLiad: items such as DVDs, videotapes, audio and microfilm should be requested through ILLiad.
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Frequently Asked Questions about I-Share
What can I request through I-Share?
How do I request an item through I-Share?
What is my Library Borrower ID?
How do I know when the item has arrived?
How do I log into my I-Share account?
How do I renew materials on I-Share?
What if I don't find what I am looking for in the Knox Library Catalog and the I-Share catalog?
How do I order one or more volumes from a multiple volume set?
Can I put items obtained via interlibrary loan or I-Share on reserve?
Who do I contact if I have problems with, or questions about, I-Share?
What is I-Share?
I-Share is an integrated library system that serves as the online catalog for 76 (and counting) member libraries and contains over nine million unique bibliographic records. Knox College faculty, staff and students have the ability to borrow materials (remotely or onsite) from other member libraries using a valid Knox ID card.
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What can I request through I-Share?
I-Share can be used to request books owned by other I-Share libraries. Journal articles and non-print materials should be requested via ILLiad.
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How do I request an item through I-Share?
Items are requested through the I-Share library catalog.
- Search for the item in the Knox College Library catalog first.
- If Knox does not own the item, search the I-Share library catalog.
- Once the item is located, view in Full display.
- Click the Request button on the toolbar.
- Select Knox College from the library drop-down menu.
- Type your borrower ID number (the barcode number found on the back of your Knox ID card, excluding the first & last letters) and last name.
- Click the Login button.
- Click Request First Available Copy and then OK.
- Type in your borrower ID again and then click the Submit Request button.
Download pdf instructions.
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What is my Library Borrower ID?
The back of your Knox College ID card has a barcode number. Use this number, excluding the first and last letters.
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Who can use I-Share?
Faculty, staff and students of Knox College with a valid Knox ID card may borrow via I-Share. Patrons with library circulation blocks may be prevented from accessing their I-Share account and should contact the Circulation Desk (309-341-7246) for more information.
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How long does it take?
I-Share requests arrive, on average, in three days, transported via a state-wide delivery system Monday - Friday.
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How do I know when the item has arrived?
An email will be sent to your Knox email address when circulation notices are generated in the early morning hours each day. You may check the status of your library account, and any requests you have made, by logging into your account through the Knox College Library catalog (see directions below and here).
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How do I log into my I-Share account?
- Open the Knox College Library catalog.
- Click the Renew Books/My Account button on the toolbar.
- Type your borrower ID number (the barcode number found on the back of your Knox ID card, excluding the first and last letters, and your last name.
- All Knox College Library and I-Share materials you have checked out will display, as well as the status of your I-Share requests and any library fines.
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What does it cost?
The I-Share resource sharing service is free!
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When will an item be due?
Due dates for I-Share items are determined by the lending library's circulation policies, as are renewals. When you check out I-Share materials at the circulation desk, please note the due date as it will most likely differ from Knox College Library material due dates.
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How do I renew materials on I-Share?
To renew I-Share items, log into your account via the Knox College Library catalog (see instructions above and here). Select the items to renew, click Renew Selected Items button, and the due date will either immediately update or you will immediately be notified that the item cannot be renewed.
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What if I don’t find what I am looking for in the Knox Library Catalog and the I-Share catalog?
If you have a complete citation, you may request the item via ILLiad, and the library will request it from a much larger pool of libraries. If you need assistance in identifying research materials, please contact the Seymour Library Reference Desk (x7228) or contact a Reference Librarian for assistance.
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How do I order one or more volumes from a multiple volume set?
It is recommended to request volumes from set via ILLiad, not I-Share. Please make a note about volumes needed in the request's note field.
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Can I put items obtained via interlibrary loan or I-Share on reserve?
No, actual items borrowed from other libraries, such as books or films, cannot be placed on reserve. Faculty may put personal copies of items on reserve, or they can contact the library about purchasing the item for the collection. Rush ordering and processing is available for most items if needed.
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Who do I contact if I have problems with, or questions about, I-Share?
You may contact the Reference Desk 341-7228 or Anne Giffey. After 10 pm you may contact the Circulation Desk 341-7246. A help page is available here.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ILLiad
What can I request through ILLiad?
How do I request an item through ILLiad?
Can I request a thesis or dissertation?
Can I get a textbook for class using ILLiad?
Can I use ILLiad to request items of personal interest, not connected to my work at Knox?
How do I renew materials on ILLiad?
What is the fine for returning an interlibrary loan item past the due date?
Can I put items obtained via interlibrary loan or I-Share on reserve?
Can I use films obtained via interlibrary loan for class or other group showings?
What if I don't have a complete citation?
What are ISSN, ISBN and OCLC numbers, and do I need to have them?
What is the fine for returning an item past the due date?
When will fines start accruing?
Is security a problem if I access ILLiad on a public workstation?
Why does my browser say that you're sending a cookie? What's in it?
Who do I contact if I have problems with, or questions about, ILLiad?
What is ILLiad?
ILLiad is software that allows Knox College faculty, staff and students to request materials from thousands of libraries in the United States (and around the world).
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What can I request through ILLiad?
- Journal articles
- Books that are not available via I-Share
- Non-print materials (DVDs, videotapes, audio, microfilm)
- Other materials such as maps, documents and archival materials
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How do I request an item through ILLiad?
The first time you use ILLiad you need to create your account. Click First Time Users and fill in the form. Once you log in, select the type of request: article, book or audio-visual material. Fill in the request form completely. You may also use the SFX link resolver, also known as the Find It! button to request journal articles while searching Knox subscription databases. Using this button will lead you to the full text, if we have access, or will allow you to automatically populate an ILLiad request with the citation information, saving you typing time.
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Can I request a thesis or dissertation?
Doctoral, masters and undergraduate theses are not available via interlibrary loan and, for the most part, (as unpublished documents) they are not appropriate sources for undergraduate research. This is particularly true of undergraduate and masters level theses. Appropriate sources, such as peer reviewed journal articles, can be found using journal indexes and databases. If you need assistance with research, please call the Seymour Library Reference Desk (x7228) or contact a Reference Librarian for assistance.
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Can I get a textbook for class using ILLiad?
Textbooks and other materials assigned for class that are available for sale in the Knox College Bookstore are NOT available via interlibrary loan. Students needing financial assistance to purchase class materials may contact the Dean of Students office. Some texts may be available in the Knox College Library collection or the Galesburg Public Library, where students may apply for a lending card. If you have questions, please contact the Seymour Library Reference Desk (x7228) or contact a Reference Librarian for assistance.
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Can I use ILLiad to request items of personal interest, not connected to my work at Knox?
Knox's interlibrary loan service may be used to request books and periodical articles for personal use. All audio-visual materials (DVDs, CDs, videotapes, etc.) requested through interlibrary loan must support work associated with a current Knox course or research being done in connection with a Knox academic program.
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How do I renew materials on ILLiad?
To request a renewal
- Log into your ILLiad account
- Select "Checked Out Items" from the side menu
- click the transaction number beside the item to renew
- Click the red "Renew Request" link at the top of the page This will transmit your renewal request to the interlibrary loan staff who will then contact the lending library
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What is the fine for returning an interlibrary loan item past the due date?
The fine rate is $1.00 per day. Fines start accruing on the day after the due date noted on the interlibrary loan wrapper that comes with the item. If you submit a renewal request, fines stop at that time. (If it is already overdue you will be fined up to the day of the renewal request.) If the renewal request is denied, you will be given 24 hours to return the item and after that, fines will begin again.
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Can I put items obtained via interlibrary loan or I-Share on reserve?
No, actual items borrowed from other libraries, such as books or films, cannot be placed on reserve. Faculty may put personal copies of items on reserve, or they can contact the library about purchasing the item for the collection. Rush ordering and processing is available for most items if needed.
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Can I use films obtained via interlibrary loan for class or other group showings?
Films obtained via interlibrary loan can, in some cases, be used for classroom showings, but interlibrary loan should not be the primary method for obtaining films for this purpose. Faculty wishing to obtain films for classroom showings should contact the library to look first into options for purchasing or renting films. Films obtained via interlibrary loan cannot be used for group showings that are not connected to the academic program. Contact Sharon Clayton or another librarian about purchase or rental options.
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What if I forget my password?
On the ILLiad logon page there is a password reminder link (Forgot password?) just below the login boxes. Click this link and provide your ILLiad username, then click the 'reset password' button. The password reset information will be sent to the email address you provided when you first set up your ILLiad account. Check your email for this message and follow the steps in the message to complete the password reset process.
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What if I don't have a complete citation?
If you do not have enough information to fill in the ILLiad request form, please contact a Reference Librarian for assistance. Please do not submit incomplete requests. Required ILLiad fields are indicated on the request forms. Provide the full titles of journals; do not use abbreviations. Include your source of reference: In what database, book, index, article, or from what person did you find out about the book or article that you are requesting? With a source of reference the Reference staff can verify the citation if information is unclear or incomplete.
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What are ISSN, ISBN and OCLC numbers, and do I need to have them?
The ISSN is an 8 digit number that uniquely identifies a particular magazine or journal. The ISBN is a 10 or 13 digit number that uniquely identifies a particular book. The OCLC Accession number is found at the end of a WorldCat record. These are not required fields, but do speed up processing of requests if they are included.
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What is the fine for returning an item past the due date?
The fine rate is $1.00 per day.
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When will fines start accruing?
Fines start accruing on the day after the due date noted on the interlibrary loan wrapper that comes with the item. If you submit a renewal request, fines stop at that time. (If it is already overdue you will be fined up to the day of the renewal request.) If the renewal request is denied, you will be given 24 hours to return the item and after that, fines will begin again.
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Is security a problem if I access ILLiad on a public workstation?
Yes. Web browsers cache information and create a history file on the local workstation. This allows a
subsequent user of the workstation to access the system under your name using the browser's Back button to recall a page
from the cache, or by finding a page with your personal information in the browser's history file. If you are concerned
about the security of your interlibrary loan requests, you can take the following steps:
- Access ILLiad only from your personal computer or an otherwise secure workstation.
- When using a public access workstation exit from the web browser before you leave the workstation. This prevents the Back button from accessing the pages you were using. You can also clear the history and the cache from the browser before exiting the program.
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Why does my browser say that you're sending a cookie? What's in it?
The technology that we use sends a Session ID to be stored on your machine. You can refuse this cookie and still be able to use ILLiad without any problems.
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Who do I contact if I have problems with, or questions about, ILLiad?
During regular business hours you may contact the InterLibrary Loan office: 341-7244 or 341-7786 or e-mail to iponce@knox.edu or mjanikow@knox.edu. Sunday through Thursday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, you may contact the reference desk at 341-7228.