Patron Initiated Interlibrary Loan
Remember to check the Paola Free Library’s Catalog first:
http://209.33.59.226/opac/pfpl/
To initiate an interlibrary loan, log on to the Kansas Library Catalog with this URL: (it would be a good idea to bookmark it or create a shortcut on your desktop).
http://ksuc-agent.auto-graphics.com/Iluminar/home.asp?lid=fg3#Iluminar
From this login you can:
• Search for materials within the Kansas Library Catalog
• Initiate requests for materials from other libraries (interlibrary loan)
• Keep track of your requests
Please limit your requests to 2 items each time. When those 2 items are returned, you may order another 2 items. We can waive this policy if you need extra materials for research.
Here’s how to proceed:
1. Once you are into the web site listed above, click on the “Expert Search” button.
2. In the left column, type one or more search terms. Use the 1st drop down box to select the best choice if you only know key words. Be sure to use the 2nd drop down box (all headings) to choose author, title, subject, or ISBN if you know any of these. Any of these can get you to a specific book much more quickly.
3. In the middle column, change the “Search in these Locations” box to say “All Libraries”.
4. If you need to change any of the other settings in the middle column such as “Format” (books, audio, video, etc.), do that next.
5. On the far right, leave all the boxes checked.
6. Finally, click on “Search”.
7. You will need to be patient while the results are loading. After the results appear, double click on the blue “Locations” button beside any titles you want to look at.
8. If you want to see more details about what that material has to offer, click on “load full record”. Then click on the tab, “Publication Information.” At that point, you can also click on “Summary” if the button is displayed at all.
9. To return to the original list of results to look at other items, click on “Back to Results” in the upper left.
10. When you are viewing the record of a material that you want, click “Request this Item”, (gray box on the left, 4th box down.)
11. Fill out the patron information on the form. At the time you make a request, you will be asked for a password, which you will make up on the spot. You will need to use that password if you track your requests. At the bottom of the request page, click on Submit.
12. To keep track of your requests, go to the home page URL (which you have either bookmarked or made into a shortcut on your desktop). In the upper left, click on the tab of the person (patron) icon.
It normally takes one to two weeks for an item to arrive at the library. Make your requests early to ensure that you receive the titles in time for any deadlines.
