LibGuides: LORI Resource Sharing Working Group: Resource Sharing Training & Documentation

Resource Sharing Training & Documentation

Please see the OLIS CE Program Calendar for the full calendar of events.

For support, please contact Lori DeCesare, Resource Sharing Coordinator (401) 574-9307 or reach out to a RSWG Mentor..

LORI ILL Procedures_Jan2025
Reviews interlibrary loan procedures for items within and outside the Library of Rhode Island (LORI) Network. Includes best practices using the LORI Request Form and FirstSearch through the OLIS ILL Clearinghouse.

Helpful for searching academic catalogs, including HELIN libraries.

Interlibrary Loan Documents

LORI Interlibrary Loan Best Practices
Recommended best practices for requesting non-local items (via LORI or FirstSearch).
LORI Interlibrary Loan Flowchart
Highlights the interlibrary loan (requesting) workflow, including local, Library of RI (LORI) and non-LORI collections.
Recommended Best Practices for Processing Non-OSL ILL Materials for OSL Libraries
Recommended best practices for RI public libraries to process non-OSL ILL materials. This original effort was led by Tom Frawley of North Kingstown Public Library and Cynthia Reed of Providence Community Libraries (revised 2024).

Helpful Links

Library of Rhode Island (LORI)
LORI Certification & Standards, Delivery, and Interlibrary Loan
Rhode Island Online Catalogs
Includes academic, public, school and special library catalogs.
Interlibrary Loans – ALA
Includes the ILL Code for the United States.