Copyright issues
Our library provides people with access to materials within the confines of copyright. As a result:
Borrowing types of materials
The library can generally secure books, book chapters, articles, music scores, DVDs, and dissertations or thesis. Access to items maybe restricted due to:
Lending libraries may set policies that restrict lending of musical performances, videos, music scores, print journals, microfiche, archival documents, rare books, or reserve items if they believe it is important to retain or preserve specific item(s) in their collections.
While the BU ILL will endeavor to find any requested materials, it may not be possible to obtain the item you've requested if it is restricted by the lending library.
The lending library has the right to impose its own conditions of loan and Brandon University Library and its users must adhere to any and all such limitations.
Loan Period
The loan period is normally 4 weeks after we receive the item. If the lending library indicates the material is FOR USE IN LIBRARY ONLY, however, patrons must use the material in the Library and return it to the ILL Office or Circulation Desk at the end of each day.
ILL Identification
Materials borrowed on ILL are identified by page inserts that identify the terms of the loan.
Renewals may be requested for material borrowed on ILL but is dependent upon obtaining the permission of the lending library. To request a renewal, please contact Interlibrary Loans no later that 5 days before the item is due.
Items on Interlibrary Loan may be recalled at any time by the lending library. If patrons are notified of any recalls on items they have on loan, these items must be returned immediately regardless of the original due date of the material. If the patron still requires the item, ILL staff will attempt to obtain it from another lending library.
The library reserve the right to charge $1.00 per day per item for any overdue items. In addition, borrowers are financially responsible for all costs assessed by the lending library for overdue materials.
If material borrowed on Interlibrary Loan is lost or damaged, the borrower must notify Interlibrary Loans by email or notify the staff at the Library's Circulation Desk. The borrower is financially responsible for the replacement or repair of materials lost or damaged during his/her use.
It is the policy of the John E. Robbins Library to fully comply with the provisions of the Canadian Copyright Act. Materials provided through Interlibrary Loan must be used solely for the purpose of private study, research, criticism, review or summary.
Borrowers who disregard the conditions imposed on loaned materials obtained via Interlibrary Loan may be subject to disciplinary actions including the withdrawal of some or all Interlibrary Loan privileges.
Turnaround times for Interlibrary Loans depend on the nature and availability of the requested item, as well as the workload of the lending library,
In general, Interlibrary Loans for articles and book chapters will arrive within 2 to 7 business days, and books will arrive within 7 to 10 business days.
All requests should be place early enough to ensure that you have access to the material when you begin your research.
The library sends articles or book chapters electronically to your BU email account, unless we are required to supply the document in print due to the lending library's license restrictions. Print articles can be picked up the Library's Main Circulation Desk.
Books, theses, music scores, and other physical items need to be picked up at the Library's Main Circulation Desk during its Hours of Operation.
You will be notified by email when your interlibrary Loan item has been received.
You can also learn if an item has been received via your RELAIS Account.
Electronic documents can be accessed using the PDF or link provided to you via email.
Physical items can be picked up at the Libary's Main Circulation Desk.