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Inter-Campus Loan Services (ICLS)

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Intercampus Loan is a service that provides access to UOB libraries book and periodical collections.

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Who may use Interlibrary Loan?

This service is open to UOB faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students.

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What materials are available via Intercampus Loan?

This applies to materials owned by the UOB Libraries.

Books

Journal Articles (photocopies; original Issues cannot be lent out)

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Restrictions

Items located in Special Collections, Closed Areas or the Reference Collection cannot be loaned out.

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How much does Intercampus Loan cost?

Books are loaned free of charge.

Those requesting photocopies will be charged L.L. 50 per page.

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How much time should I allow for the processing of my Inter-campus loan request?

Requests are processed during week days. Every effort is made to provide the requested material within four (4) business days.

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How will I be notified on the availability of material?

You will be notified by e-mail through the UOB WebMail. Be sure to have your UOB account.

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Where do I pick up / return my loans?

You specify whether you want to pick up your materials at the main library (Atef Danial, North Lebanon) or at the Abi Chahla Medical Library (Achrafieh). Copies of articles are yours to keep. Books may be returned or renewed at either library. To pick up your material you should have a valid UOB ID card.

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Where is the ICLS Office located? And how can I contact the staff?

This office is part of the ILL-DDS Office is situated on the Second Floor (Room 415) in the Main Library, Al-Kurah Campus and at the Entrance of the Abi Chahla Medical Library, Beirut. Staff available during the day (08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.) are:

--------Ms. Maya Haydar, ILL-DDS Assistant, Main Library, Al-Kurah

--------Ms. Rita Kharrat, Associate Librarian, Abi Chahla Medical Library, Beirut

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How do I submit an Intercampus Loan request?

1. Search the Library Catalog (the libraries' online catalog) to confirm holdings, status, and location of materials owned by the UOB Libraries.

2. Once located fill out the online forms  

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ØUsers have to complete one form per item, irrespective of whether two or more articles come from the same issue of the same journal.

ØThere are two different request forms, one for books and one for articles, as well as one for conferences. Please be sure to complete the form correctly and supply all the relevant details; or your request will not be processed. Do not guess any information.

ØPlease double check your UOB email account because you will be notified at that address only when the item is available for pick-up.

ØAbbreviated journal titles: When journal titles are abbreviated, please give the complete title (no abbreviations) on the request form. Or your request will not be processed.

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How do I renew items?

ØRenewals are determined by the lending UOB library. For most loans renewals are not allowed. However, where possible the borrower should apply for a renewal approximately three days (3 working days) in advance.

ØIf you would like to renew an item, click here or go in person to the ILL-DDS Office. NO phone requests will be accepted.

ØRenewals cannot be requested once the book is overdue.

ØYou may request to renew a book only once (1).

ØYou will be notified by e-mail on the lending library’s decision (if it agrees or not to your request); you will also be notified on the new due date.