What is Albright I.L.L.?

Albright I.L.L. is the Gingrich Library's Web-based interlibrary loan service. Albright InterLibrary Loan allows you to place requests for journal articles and books not available at the Gingrich Library, using a web browser or modern mobile device.

Who can use Albright InterLibrary Loan?

Current students, faculty and staff at Albright College who are in good standing and have a valid Albright LionLink computer network username and password can use Albright I.L.L to request materials.

Why use Albright InterLibrary Loan?

• Since most of Albright's online databases support direct I.L.L. request via their sites, information from those databases can easily be imported into Albright InterLibrary Loan.
• You can get many of your photocopies more quickly through Electronic Delivery (requires latest free version of Adobe's Acrobat Reader which you can download at https://www.adobe.com).

What Web browser should I use?

We recommended the latest version of Firefox or Chrome. In order to use electronic delivery, you must also have Acrobat Reader.

How do I get started using Albright ILL?

Submit your request via InterLibrary Request Form (off-campus will need to login with your LionLink username and password.

Is security a problem if I use a workstation in a public setting, like a public library?

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.

This is not the case when you use an Albright computer. If you are concerned about the security of your interlibrary loan requests, you can take the following steps:

• Access Albright ILL only from your personal computer or an otherwise secure workstation.
• When using a public access workstation:
  1. Always Logout of Albright Interlibary Loan before you visit other site or close the browser
  2. Delete from the history file those pages that contain your personal information.
  3. Exit from the Web browser before you leave the workstation. This prevents the Back button from accessing the pages you were using.

What is electronic delivery?

Many libraries ship photocopies of articles to us in electronic format and through Albright InterLibrary Loan we are able to deliver these articles in PDF format (Portable Document Format).

How do I sign up for electronic delivery?

Electronic delivery is enabled by default. You do not need to sign up but you must use a valid email address on the ILL request form.

How do I know if my computer can receive electronic articles?

You will need PDF Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader) installed and configured to work with your Web browser in order to view, download, and print these articles. If you can read the sample page, then your computer has the necessary software installed to work with your Web browser. However, if your computer tells you the file type is unknown and asks if you want to save the file to disk, then you need to install the PDF Reader software.

How do I get my articles when they arrive?

1. You will receive an email with the link and access passcode to the article.
2. The pdf file(s) is only available for 30 days OR 5 views (5 clicks) after they are posted. We recommend that you download anything of interest since your will need to resubmit the request if the article is needed after 30 days or viewed 5 times.

How do I know if my articles have arrived?

Albright Library staff will sends you an e-mail notification for each item received.

Why can't I get everything electronically?

At present, the only items we can deliver to you electronically are those which we have received electronically scanned from another library or those being sent to ADP students studying at sites other than the Reading campus.

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 Albright InterLibrary Loan without any problems. Check your browser's help file for information on deleting cookies.

Is there anything I cannot obtain through Albright InterLibrary Loan?

Albright InterLibrary Loan should not be used to borrow textbooks or course materials since that is against the US ILL Code and the Pennsylvania ILL Code. We do not request dissertations. It is rare that we are able to receive the following: academic audiovisual materials, or selected international publications that are not published in English.

When will I receive my request?

Article requests are often received in three to five business days. Books not owned by Albright College take longer to arrive since they have to be shipped to that campus via U.S. Mail or UPS. If you need an item by a particular date, please contact a library staff member to make sure that we can meet your deadline.

How do I cancel a request?

Please email Albright Library Interlibrary Loan staff as soon as you can.

How do I renew a checked-out book?

Contact the Library ILL staff for assistance.

• You may only request a renewal 7 days or less before the due date.
• No renewals may be requested after the due date.

How can I get assistance if I have questions?

Interlibrary Loan hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Phone: (610) 921-7517
Fax: (610) 921-7509
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