Lending policy
Introduction
The State Library of New South Wales is the major reference and research library for the people of New South Wales with dual roles: the Library serves as a library of record documenting the history of New South Wales, and supports client use, particularly public libraries in NSW.
In meeting people’s information needs the State Library is committed to the principles of resource sharing and cooperates with other libraries in New South Wales and across Australia in inter lending and document supply.
Policy statement
This policy governs the lending of items (library material) from the State Library’s collections to other libraries, that is, interlibrary loans.
The State Library does not lend directly to individuals. Individuals may request loans from the State Library’s collections through a library of which they are a member, such as their public library.
Some State Library collections and formats are not available for loan, including all items in the Mitchell Library and Dixson Library collections. These collections are preserved for onsite use by current and future generations as they represent the published history of Australia and especially New South Wales. For a list of collections and formats not available for loan see Exceptions to the Policy.
The State Library follows the policies and guidelines in the Australian ILRS Code in the administration of this policy.
Legislative and policy framework
Library Act 1939
NSW Copyright Act 1879
Australian ILRS Code 2001 (as amended 2004)
| Who can borrow |
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| What is available for loan |
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| Loan conditions |
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| Period of loan |
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| Renewal of loans |
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| Loan fees |
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| Overdue and non return of loans |
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| Replacement costs |
The borrowing library will be charged a standard replacement cost for the item borrowed:
A non-refundable administration fee of $40.00 + GST will be charged unless the State Library has been notified before an invoice for the replacement cost is issued. No administration fee will be charged if the State Library has been notified before an invoice is issued. |
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Exceptions to the policy Library material in the following collections and formats is not available for loan through the Lending Policy |
The State Library reserves the right to vary the exceptions to this policy. |
Approval
This policy was approved by the State Librarian, on 1 July 2009.
This policy is managed by the Coordinator, Policy & Partnerships.
Implementation date
This policy will take effect on 1 July 2009.
Review
The policy will be reviewed in June 2010.
This policy replaces Interlibrary Lending Policy of the State Library of NSW, July 2005
Contacts
To request a loan, a renewal, or to advise about a missing or lost item:
Telephone (02) 9273 1551
Fax (02) 9273 1254
Email: dds@sl.nsw.gov.au
For information on this policy contact the Coordinator, Policy & Partnerships
Coordinator, Policy and Partnerships
July 2009
