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The goal of theTexShare ILL / Courier (TExpress) program is to promote resource sharing, improve ILL services among member libraries, and to provide faster, more cost effective delivery of interlibrary loan materials in Texas. The program offers an ILL Protocol, a load leveling guide, and the TExpress service, which offers a five day-a-week pickup and delivery service for participating libraries.

TexShare members who use OCLC for their interlibrary loan and who are members of the Texas Group may sign the ILL Protocol. The purpose of the agreement is to foster resource sharing in Texas and to help standardize policies and procedures. The agreement recommends, but does not require, practices such as not charging for ILL service, using Ariel equipment for document delivery, and subscribing to the TExpress courier service.

TExpress courier service provides five day-a-week pickup and delivery service to participating libraries, with deliveries of library books and other materials around Texas in two days.

Latest News (ILL / Courier - TExpress)

Interlibrary Loan Study

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is proud to release the final report of the Interlibrary Loan Study conducted by the Bibliographic Center for Research (BCR) over the last six months. TSLAC commissioned the Interlibrary Loan Study as a follow-up to the Himmel and Wilson Study on Public Library Development. The Interlibrary Loan Study presents six different models for improving ILL in Texas.

BCR conducted extensive research on ILL best practices, completed an evaluation of the TexNet Center workflow, surveyed library patrons and library staff, and analyzed Texas interlibrary loan statistics to provide a solid framework for their conclusions and recommendations. We feel the study was very successful and provides us with a great deal of useful information for moving forward.

We encourage discussion and invite feedback from the library community and invite everyone to comment on the study. The study is broken up into three parts and the appendices. We have provided a mechanism for submitting comments electronically as well as read comments posted by others. The study can be found at http://www.texshare.edu/apps/illstudy2008/index.php

Brenda Bailey-Hainer and Heather Clark of BCR will present their findings at the TexShare Interlibrary Loan Workshop on February 15, 2008. Our staff will contact you to schedule a meeting to discuss the study.

The Interlibrary Loan Study and the direction of Interlibrary Loan will also be a topic at the upcoming Texas Resource Sharing Summit to be held February 27 and 28, 2008.

We look forward to your help in planning for the future of interlibrary loan in Texas.

If you have any questions about submitting your comments, please send e-mail to sbennett@tsl.state.tx.us or 512 463-5406.

8th Interlibrary Loan Workshop

The PowerPoints and Handouts for the "Deep In the Heart of Texas", 8th TexShare Interlibrary Loan Workshop and Pre-Workshops held February 14 and 15, 2008 are now available at Heart of TexShare page. (Click on the Agenda link).

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ILL Information

ILL Protocol
ILL Resources

ILL Program Information

Archive of 7th Annual Workshop Powerpoints and Handouts - The 7th
Interlibrary Loan Workshop was held September 29, 2006 in Austin

ILL Program Resources

ILL WorkShop
Archive of Previous Workshops
Statistics

Courier User Information

TExpress FAQ
TExpress Start-up Instructions
TExpress Libraries

Courier Resources

TExpress User's Guide with Shipping Guidelines
   Bookmarks to mark materials as borrowed through TexShare
   Card as opposed to an ILL request
    Bookmarks with yellow background - PDF file
   Bookmarks with white background - PDF file
THE EXPRESS GAZETTE - PDF file

Courier Program Information

Courier Monthly Statistics Reporting Form
Current Courier Statistics
TExpress Service Satisfaction Survey - June 2007 - See the results of the TExpress Satisfaction Survey.
Archive of TExpress Satisfaction Survey Results
Archive of Past Annual Rates
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TexShare ILL / Courier Working Group

ILL / Courier Program Working Group Page - Use this link to find contact information, view the current roster, meeting minutes, and more. For additional information please contact the TexNet Interlibrary Loan Consultant, or members of the ILL / Courier Program Working Group.