I love the interlibrary loan system
I love the interlibrary loan system
2010-03-24 01:05:09
Dear all,
One fantastic service many libraries provide is making hard to get books
and articles available to any library card holder. Here in the states,
it's called ILL or inter library loan. I know the UK and other countries
have the equivalent, although it's probably called something else. Not
being connected to a university used to mean that I couldn't get books
and articles that only universities had access to. This is no longer
absolute. I have gotten books and articles from all over the US and from
university libraries. So if there's a book or article that you want, put
your request in. Also check with the society librarian for these
references, especially if the particular one you want isn't available
through ILL.
(I didn't mark it off topic because getting access to information is
never off topic, IMO. [:D]
Also, don't forget to search Google books. Not only can you get full
text on books that are in the public domain, but they also have a
library search feature that will show you where you can find the
references. In addition, they also have this neat feature that lets one
search ones own library. So, if you are looking for something in Google
books, and find a reference that you own, take the opportunity to add it
to your book shelves. Once you've built up your virtual bookshelves on
Google books, you'll be able to search for something in your own books.
I've found this feature invaluable for when I remember something but
can't remember where I saw it. All I have to do is click on "my library"
and search it for the "fact". All the books I own that have this "fact"
will be listed with the page number that the fact appears. I can now
search my paper library electronically. How cool is that?
One fantastic service many libraries provide is making hard to get books
and articles available to any library card holder. Here in the states,
it's called ILL or inter library loan. I know the UK and other countries
have the equivalent, although it's probably called something else. Not
being connected to a university used to mean that I couldn't get books
and articles that only universities had access to. This is no longer
absolute. I have gotten books and articles from all over the US and from
university libraries. So if there's a book or article that you want, put
your request in. Also check with the society librarian for these
references, especially if the particular one you want isn't available
through ILL.
(I didn't mark it off topic because getting access to information is
never off topic, IMO. [:D]
Also, don't forget to search Google books. Not only can you get full
text on books that are in the public domain, but they also have a
library search feature that will show you where you can find the
references. In addition, they also have this neat feature that lets one
search ones own library. So, if you are looking for something in Google
books, and find a reference that you own, take the opportunity to add it
to your book shelves. Once you've built up your virtual bookshelves on
Google books, you'll be able to search for something in your own books.
I've found this feature invaluable for when I remember something but
can't remember where I saw it. All I have to do is click on "my library"
and search it for the "fact". All the books I own that have this "fact"
will be listed with the page number that the fact appears. I can now
search my paper library electronically. How cool is that?
Re: I love the interlibrary loan system
2010-03-24 09:06:37
In the UK it is called exactly the same: Inter-library loan.
----- Original Message -----
From: Joan
To:
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 1:05 AM
Subject: I love the interlibrary loan system
Dear all,
One fantastic service many libraries provide is making hard to get books
and articles available to any library card holder. Here in the states,
it's called ILL or inter library loan. I know the UK and other countries
have the equivalent, although it's probably called something else. Not
being connected to a university used to mean that I couldn't get books
and articles that only universities had access to. This is no longer
absolute. I have gotten books and articles from all over the US and from
university libraries. So if there's a book or article that you want, put
your request in. Also check with the society librarian for these
references, especially if the particular one you want isn't available
through ILL.
(I didn't mark it off topic because getting access to information is
never off topic, IMO. [:D]
Also, don't forget to search Google books. Not only can you get full
text on books that are in the public domain, but they also have a
library search feature that will show you where you can find the
references. In addition, they also have this neat feature that lets one
search ones own library. So, if you are looking for something in Google
books, and find a reference that you own, take the opportunity to add it
to your book shelves. Once you've built up your virtual bookshelves on
Google books, you'll be able to search for something in your own books.
I've found this feature invaluable for when I remember something but
can't remember where I saw it. All I have to do is click on "my library"
and search it for the "fact". All the books I own that have this "fact"
will be listed with the page number that the fact appears. I can now
search my paper library electronically. How cool is that?
----- Original Message -----
From: Joan
To:
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 1:05 AM
Subject: I love the interlibrary loan system
Dear all,
One fantastic service many libraries provide is making hard to get books
and articles available to any library card holder. Here in the states,
it's called ILL or inter library loan. I know the UK and other countries
have the equivalent, although it's probably called something else. Not
being connected to a university used to mean that I couldn't get books
and articles that only universities had access to. This is no longer
absolute. I have gotten books and articles from all over the US and from
university libraries. So if there's a book or article that you want, put
your request in. Also check with the society librarian for these
references, especially if the particular one you want isn't available
through ILL.
(I didn't mark it off topic because getting access to information is
never off topic, IMO. [:D]
Also, don't forget to search Google books. Not only can you get full
text on books that are in the public domain, but they also have a
library search feature that will show you where you can find the
references. In addition, they also have this neat feature that lets one
search ones own library. So, if you are looking for something in Google
books, and find a reference that you own, take the opportunity to add it
to your book shelves. Once you've built up your virtual bookshelves on
Google books, you'll be able to search for something in your own books.
I've found this feature invaluable for when I remember something but
can't remember where I saw it. All I have to do is click on "my library"
and search it for the "fact". All the books I own that have this "fact"
will be listed with the page number that the fact appears. I can now
search my paper library electronically. How cool is that?
Re: I love the interlibrary loan system
2010-03-24 16:34:51
if might add, readers can also find on line books that are out of copywrite at
www.archive.org
also searching for the title of the desired book and/or author can often lead you to universities that have the required read on line and accessible to the public.
one can also find some very interesting finds with regards to books that are no longer published at www.bookfinder.com
then search to see if the book is on line somewhere...:-))
and i agree wholeheartedly with joan's comment...
(I didn't mark it off topic because getting access to information is
never off topic, IMO. [:D]
roslyn
--- On Tue, 3/23/10, Joan <u2nohoo@...> wrote:
From: Joan <u2nohoo@...>
Subject: I love the interlibrary loan system
To:
Received: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9:05 PM
Dear all,
One fantastic service many libraries provide is making hard to get books
and articles available to any library card holder. Here in the states,
it's called ILL or inter library loan. I know the UK and other countries
have the equivalent, although it's probably called something else. Not
being connected to a university used to mean that I couldn't get books
and articles that only universities had access to. This is no longer
absolute. I have gotten books and articles from all over the US and from
university libraries. So if there's a book or article that you want, put
your request in. Also check with the society librarian for these
references, especially if the particular one you want isn't available
through ILL.
(I didn't mark it off topic because getting access to information is
never off topic, IMO. [:D]
Also, don't forget to search Google books. Not only can you get full
text on books that are in the public domain, but they also have a
library search feature that will show you where you can find the
references. In addition, they also have this neat feature that lets one
search ones own library. So, if you are looking for something in Google
books, and find a reference that you own, take the opportunity to add it
to your book shelves. Once you've built up your virtual bookshelves on
Google books, you'll be able to search for something in your own books.
I've found this feature invaluable for when I remember something but
can't remember where I saw it. All I have to do is click on "my library"
and search it for the "fact". All the books I own that have this "fact"
will be listed with the page number that the fact appears. I can now
search my paper library electronically. How cool is that?
www.archive.org
also searching for the title of the desired book and/or author can often lead you to universities that have the required read on line and accessible to the public.
one can also find some very interesting finds with regards to books that are no longer published at www.bookfinder.com
then search to see if the book is on line somewhere...:-))
and i agree wholeheartedly with joan's comment...
(I didn't mark it off topic because getting access to information is
never off topic, IMO. [:D]
roslyn
--- On Tue, 3/23/10, Joan <u2nohoo@...> wrote:
From: Joan <u2nohoo@...>
Subject: I love the interlibrary loan system
To:
Received: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9:05 PM
Dear all,
One fantastic service many libraries provide is making hard to get books
and articles available to any library card holder. Here in the states,
it's called ILL or inter library loan. I know the UK and other countries
have the equivalent, although it's probably called something else. Not
being connected to a university used to mean that I couldn't get books
and articles that only universities had access to. This is no longer
absolute. I have gotten books and articles from all over the US and from
university libraries. So if there's a book or article that you want, put
your request in. Also check with the society librarian for these
references, especially if the particular one you want isn't available
through ILL.
(I didn't mark it off topic because getting access to information is
never off topic, IMO. [:D]
Also, don't forget to search Google books. Not only can you get full
text on books that are in the public domain, but they also have a
library search feature that will show you where you can find the
references. In addition, they also have this neat feature that lets one
search ones own library. So, if you are looking for something in Google
books, and find a reference that you own, take the opportunity to add it
to your book shelves. Once you've built up your virtual bookshelves on
Google books, you'll be able to search for something in your own books.
I've found this feature invaluable for when I remember something but
can't remember where I saw it. All I have to do is click on "my library"
and search it for the "fact". All the books I own that have this "fact"
will be listed with the page number that the fact appears. I can now
search my paper library electronically. How cool is that?
Re: I love the interlibrary loan system
2010-03-24 17:11:07
Thank you for those references, Roslyn. I've bookmarked them. I think
I'll be spending hours on the Internet Archive because not only does it
have books, but also music, images, and other media. Great resource.
In addition to BookFinder, take a peek at AddAll
<http://www.addall.com/> book search to find the best prices for new,
used, and hard to find books.
Joan
---
author of This Time, a novel about Richard III in the 21st-century
website: http://www.joanszechtman.com/
blog: http://rtoaaa.blogspot.com/
ebook: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/3935
--- In , fayre rose
<fayreroze@...> wrote:
>
> if might add, readers can also find on line books that are out of
copywrite at
> www.archive.org
> Â
> also searching for the title of the desired book and/or author can
often lead you to universities that have the required read on line and
accessible to the public.
> Â
> one can also find some very interesting finds with regards to books
that are no longer published at www.bookfinder.com
> Â
> then search to see if the book is on line somewhere...:-))
> Â
> and i agree wholeheartedly with joan's comment...
> (I didn't mark it off topic because getting access to information is
> never off topic, IMO. [:D]
>
> roslyn
> Â
>
>
> --- On Tue, 3/23/10, Joan u2nohoo@... wrote:
>
>
> From: Joan u2nohoo@...
> Subject: I love the interlibrary loan
system
> To:
> Received: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9:05 PM
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
> Dear all,
>
> One fantastic service many libraries provide is making hard to get
books
> and articles available to any library card holder. Here in the states,
> it's called ILL or inter library loan. I know the UK and other
countries
> have the equivalent, although it's probably called something else. Not
> being connected to a university used to mean that I couldn't get books
> and articles that only universities had access to. This is no longer
> absolute. I have gotten books and articles from all over the US and
from
> university libraries. So if there's a book or article that you want,
put
> your request in. Also check with the society librarian for these
> references, especially if the particular one you want isn't available
> through ILL.
>
> (I didn't mark it off topic because getting access to information is
> never off topic, IMO. [:D]
>
> Also, don't forget to search Google books. Not only can you get full
> text on books that are in the public domain, but they also have a
> library search feature that will show you where you can find the
> references. In addition, they also have this neat feature that lets
one
> search ones own library. So, if you are looking for something in
Google
> books, and find a reference that you own, take the opportunity to add
it
> to your book shelves. Once you've built up your virtual bookshelves on
> Google books, you'll be able to search for something in your own
books.
> I've found this feature invaluable for when I remember something but
> can't remember where I saw it. All I have to do is click on "my
library"
> and search it for the "fact". All the books I own that have this
"fact"
> will be listed with the page number that the fact appears. I can now
> search my paper library electronically. How cool is that?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
I'll be spending hours on the Internet Archive because not only does it
have books, but also music, images, and other media. Great resource.
In addition to BookFinder, take a peek at AddAll
<http://www.addall.com/> book search to find the best prices for new,
used, and hard to find books.
Joan
---
author of This Time, a novel about Richard III in the 21st-century
website: http://www.joanszechtman.com/
blog: http://rtoaaa.blogspot.com/
ebook: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/3935
--- In , fayre rose
<fayreroze@...> wrote:
>
> if might add, readers can also find on line books that are out of
copywrite at
> www.archive.org
> Â
> also searching for the title of the desired book and/or author can
often lead you to universities that have the required read on line and
accessible to the public.
> Â
> one can also find some very interesting finds with regards to books
that are no longer published at www.bookfinder.com
> Â
> then search to see if the book is on line somewhere...:-))
> Â
> and i agree wholeheartedly with joan's comment...
> (I didn't mark it off topic because getting access to information is
> never off topic, IMO. [:D]
>
> roslyn
> Â
>
>
> --- On Tue, 3/23/10, Joan u2nohoo@... wrote:
>
>
> From: Joan u2nohoo@...
> Subject: I love the interlibrary loan
system
> To:
> Received: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9:05 PM
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
> Dear all,
>
> One fantastic service many libraries provide is making hard to get
books
> and articles available to any library card holder. Here in the states,
> it's called ILL or inter library loan. I know the UK and other
countries
> have the equivalent, although it's probably called something else. Not
> being connected to a university used to mean that I couldn't get books
> and articles that only universities had access to. This is no longer
> absolute. I have gotten books and articles from all over the US and
from
> university libraries. So if there's a book or article that you want,
put
> your request in. Also check with the society librarian for these
> references, especially if the particular one you want isn't available
> through ILL.
>
> (I didn't mark it off topic because getting access to information is
> never off topic, IMO. [:D]
>
> Also, don't forget to search Google books. Not only can you get full
> text on books that are in the public domain, but they also have a
> library search feature that will show you where you can find the
> references. In addition, they also have this neat feature that lets
one
> search ones own library. So, if you are looking for something in
> books, and find a reference that you own, take the opportunity to add
it
> to your book shelves. Once you've built up your virtual bookshelves on
> Google books, you'll be able to search for something in your own
books.
> I've found this feature invaluable for when I remember something but
> can't remember where I saw it. All I have to do is click on "my
library"
> and search it for the "fact". All the books I own that have this
"fact"
> will be listed with the page number that the fact appears. I can now
> search my paper library electronically. How cool is that?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Re: I love the interlibrary loan system
2010-03-25 12:15:47
In case you have Kindle, you can download all that free literary material
onto the Kindle. I really made points with my daughter (new Kindle owner)
when I showed her the sites of free goodies.
She is a big Jane Austen fan and could get "Lady Susan" in an instant for
free off the archive.org site.
L.M.L.,
Janet
onto the Kindle. I really made points with my daughter (new Kindle owner)
when I showed her the sites of free goodies.
She is a big Jane Austen fan and could get "Lady Susan" in an instant for
free off the archive.org site.
L.M.L.,
Janet
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