What is the interlibrary loan and document delivery service ILL/DDS ?
The Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Service (ILL/DDS) allows BAU libraries users to request and borrow materials that are not available at BAU libraries. This service enables access to resources from other participating libraries.
In October 2011, the BAU Library became a member of the Lebanese Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services (LIDS) network, through which it provides ILL/DDS service to its users.
About LIDS:
LIDS is a network of academic libraries in Lebanon that cooperate to share resources. Its main objective is to provide access to documents and materials not available in a user’s local library, thereby expanding information access for students, faculty members, and staff of the participating institutions.
Members :
- • Beirut Arab University (BAU)
- • American University of Beirut (AUB)
- • Banque du Liban
- • Holy Spirit University of Kaslik(USEK)
- • ESCWA
- • Haigazian University
- • Lebanese American University (LAU)
- • Middle East University (MEU)
- • Notre Dame University (NDU)
- • University Of Balamand (UOB)
- • Saint – Joseph University (USJ)
Borrowers and Limitations
| Category | Number of items allowed per year |
|---|---|
| Full-time faculty | 35 |
| Faculty | 30 |
| Postgraduate | 25 |
| Undergraduate | 10 |
| Staff | 25 |
Eligible Materials:
- Copies of articles and chapters: these are non- returnable materials; user can keep the copies.
- Books : these are returnable materials ; the loan period is 14 days.
- Audiovisual (AV) materials: Availability for loan depends on the lending library’s policies.
How to order /to submit a request:
- Services are offered free of charges.
- Users should fill ILL/DDS online forms .Before ordering , you have to check the library catalog and the online databases to ensure that the requested item is not available at BAU Library . User must fill a separate form for each separate request.
Forms
Time needed:
Usually it takes one week to receive materials from the lending library.
Notification and Alerts:
Users will receive an email notification when the requested materials become available.
Returning materials:
Users have to return materials to the Circulation Department . They are responsible of any lost or damaged materials.
Note: Photocopies become the borrower’s property.
Copyright:
BAU Libraries comply with the Lebanese copyright law.
For inquiries, please contact the following staff members:
Nabila Halwani: nabila.halwani@bau.edu.lb
Hiba Kaddah: hiba.kaddah@bau.edu.lb