How will Interlibrary Loan (ILL) change as RDP Library moves to a new platform?
Answer
On December 2, 2024, the provision of Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services transitioned from NEOS to RDP Library.
Users will notice these changes:
- An interim ILL Request form is in use until the launch of the new Library Platform in May.
- Interlibrary loans could take 1 to 3 weeks to arrive. Delivery dates are out of our control.
- Requests may arrive sooner or later than anticipated.
- We will do our best to fill requests, but we may not be able to obtain some items.
- If we're unable to fill your ILL request, you may wish to suggest that RDP Library purchase the item.
- ILL is no longer available to Community members, who instead will need to work with their local public library to obtain interlibrary loans.
ILL is still a free service for RDP students, faculty, and staff.
The changes to ILL are due to Red Deer Polytechnic Library moving to a new platform.
For more information, contact:
Project Lead / General Questions
Mary Dallas: mary.dallas@rdpolytech.ca
Project Manager / Technical Questions
Tara Gunsch: taralyn.gunsch@rdpolytech.ca
Questions from Other Libraries regarding Interlibrary Loan and Resource Sharing
Barb Mahoney: barbara.mahoney@rdpolytech.ca
Questions from RDP Faculty about Finding, Using, and Linking Library Resources
Sona Macnaughton: sona.macnaughton@rdpolytech.ca
