The Darling Library doesn't have everything
Because no library can have everything, libraries participate in various resource sharing agreements that allow patrons to take advantage of resources of other libraries. Here is what the Darling Library offers our patrons.
Introduction to InterLibrary Loan
Hope International University offers an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service in which we borrow items from other libraries on behalf of our students, staff, and faculty. Therefore, if you need a book or article that the HIU Library does not own, in most cases you may request the item through ILL. See details below.
NOTE: The Darling Library also participates in reciprocal borrowing agreements with other libraries allowing students to visit and borrow from other libraries. See Reciprocal Borrowing for information.
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Interlibrary Loans - Electronic Resources
Through the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service Hope International University may request copies of digital items from other libraries on behalf of our patrons. E-Resources usually include journal articles and portions of e-books that HIU does not hold.
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All HIU students, faculty, and staff may request and receive ILL copies of digital items. They do not need to be returned to the library.
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Borrowers must submit an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request form and agree to abide by any borrowing restrictions and costs imposed by the lending library.
About my request
My address and contact information
If you find a citation for an article whose full-text is not provided by our library, follow the database instructions to request a copy. You will be prompted to complete their online request form that will be submitted to our library staff for mediation. ILL documents will only be sent to official university email addresses.
Turnaround time:
From the time of request it can take up to a week for a digital article or pages from an ebook to arrive in your inbox.
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Digital items are sent to your HIU email address. An HIU email address is required.
Because you do not physically have to pick up the item in the Darling Library in Fullerton, online students and faculty have full access to digital ILLs. That means you may request (nearly) any journal article or chapter of e-book that we do not own or subscribe to.
NOTE: Only portions of eBooks may be supplied within the fair use guidelines.
Like physical ILLs there is a turn-around time, though it is usually quicker for digital items because shipping is not involved.
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All notifications will come through email. An HIU email address is required to process any ILL request.
If you have questions, please send an email to [email protected] or call the front desk at (714) 879-3901, ext. 1234.
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eResources - electronic items such as eBooks and eJournal articles that are delivered electronically in PDF, html, or other digital file formats.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) - a system by which libraries obtain items from other libraries for their patrons.
Lending library - a library that "lends" items to the Darling Library on behalf of HIU library patrons.
Library patron - library supporter, user, or customer.
NOTE: Unlike print books, eResources are not technically "loaned" since they do not need to be returned to the "lending library".
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Interlibrary Loans - Print Books
The Darling Library participates in an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service that allows us to borrow books from other libraries on behalf of our patrons in the Fullerton area.
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Interlibrary Loans of print books are offered to Hope International University (HIU) faculty, staff, trustees, and registered students in good standing with the Darling Library in Fullerton.
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Borrowers must submit an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request form and agree to abide by any borrowing restrictions and costs imposed by the lending library.
About my request
My address and contact information
Turnaround time:
From the time of request it can take up to two weeks for a print book to arrive at the Darling Library for pick up. Loan policies of the lending library will determine the return due date.
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Please treat these materials carefully, since we need to maintain the best possible relationships with these institutions.
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If you are not finished with the material as the due date approaches, you may request to have the borrowing time extended. Contact the Interlibrary Loan office at [email protected] or call (714) 879-3901, ext. 1223 at least 3 days prior to the due date to request an extension.
NOTE: A request is not a guarantee for an extension. The decision to extend the due date is solely at the discretion of the lending library. If the renewal request is refused by the lending library, the borrower must return the item by the original due date or pay associated overdue fees.
If a request for extension is not received prior to the due date the item(s) will not be renewed and the borrower will be expected to return the book by the original due date or pay associated overdue fees. Please plan ahead!
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All notifications will come through email. An HIU email address is required to process an ILL request.
If you have questions, please send an email to [email protected] or call (714) 879-3901, ext. 1223.
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Borrower - a library patron who borrows books from the library.
Borrowing library - a library that borrows books from a lending library.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) - a system by which libraries obtain items from other libraries for their patrons.
Lending library - the library from which the Darling Library borrows books on behalf of HIU patrons.
Lending policies - policies that govern the lending of books. This includes whether the book may be borrowed, by whom, for how long, and consequences for not following the policies (i.e., overdue fines and/or restriction from future borrowing.)
Library patron - library supporter, user, or customer.
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What is Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?
ILL is a borrowing and lending service arranged between libraries across the country to provide books and periodical articles that your local library does not own. If our library does not own a book or article that you need, we can often borrow it from another library on your behalf.
Who may make an ILL request?
This service is offered to current students, faculty, and staff of Hope International University.
How do I make an ILL request?
As you search the Discovery Service or research databases, look for a Request Interlibrary Loan link and follow the instructions. (You will need to be logged in to have that option presented to you.)
What if I cannot request an item from the library catalog (through WorldCat)?
You can email ILL help with details about the item. A library staff member will create a new request.
How long does it take to get items through ILL?
Most requests for books are filled within 2 weeks after they are submitted. Be sure to allow enough time for libraries to process your request and send it through the mail.
How will I know when my item has arrived?
The ILL office will notify you by email when your item has arrived. You can also inquire at the Circulation Desk. | email ILL help
Where do I pick up my item?
You may pick up your ILL books at the Circulation Desk. Electronic copies of articles will be sent as a .pdf link to your HIU email address.
How long can I keep an ILL item?
Books borrowed through ILL will have a due date noted on the accompanying book wrapper. You may contact the Library to request a renewal. Renewals are not automatically granted. You will receive an email through your HIU email account if the item has been renewed.
You may keep periodical articles sent as a .pdf link to your HIU email.
Where do I return books borrowed through ILL?
Return ILL books to the Circulation Desk or the book drop outside of the library.
How much will it cost me?
There is no charge for Interlibrary loans. However, you are responsible for any overdue fines which may be charged by our library or the original lending library.
Who do I contact with questions?
Email ILL Help or call (714) 879-3901, ext. 1212.
Public Libraries
Public Libraries throughout the United States offer services to taxpayers in their city or county. Normally, proof of residency (or in some cases, place of employment) within the boundaries of the library's service area is required to obtain library privileges.
About Reciprocal Borrowing Programs
The Darling Library's mission is to serve the information and research needs of the HIU community. Our main goal is to support the curriculum at Hope. However, in the event that the Darling Library does not have the material(s) you need, besides the Interlibrary Loan service, Hope maintains agreements with a number of other libraries that allow Hope students, staff, and/or faculty to check out and return books at participating libraries.
Patrons from participating libraries may also apply for borrowing privileges at Hope.
The Darling Library participates in the following Reciprocal Borrowing Programs. See details below.
The Agreement with CSUF
The Darling Library of Hope International University has made the following agreement with the Pollak Library of California State University, Fullerton for reciprocal borrowing.
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July 24, 2006, Robin Hartman, Director of Library Services, Darling Library, Elizabeth Housewright, Acting Associate University Librarian, Pollak Library and Ron Rodriguez, Access Services Unit Head, Pollak Library met to discuss the authorization letter and the continuation of the reciprocal borrowing agreement between the two schools. The letter and procedures were revised.
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HIU students, faculty, and staff in good standing with the Darling Library may apply for borrowing privileges at the Pollack Library at California State University Fullerton.
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NOTE: Access to the Pollack Library research databases is available on a first come, first served basis at certain guest computers in the library; remote access to their research databases is restricted to CSUF students, faculty and staff.
In the event that HIU patrons do not pay fines due at the Pollak Library, the Darling Library will notify the business office to add the fee to the student accounts and send a check for the total amount of outstanding fines and fees to the Pollak Library.
CSUF students and faculty should refer to the Pollak Library Reciprocal Borrowing policies and procedures for borrowing from HIU.
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SCATLA Cooperative Borrowing Program
HIU is a full member of the the Southern California Theological Library Association. SCATLA promotes and supports cooperative efforts among theological libraries in Southern California including a cooperative borrowing program. "This is a referral service that permits, on a case by case basis, screened clients at one library to use the collections at another library during the course of a defined research project."
(Not all SCATLA libraries participate in the Reciprocal Borrowing Program. Please contact your librarian for more information.)
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The SCATLA cooperative borrowing program is intended for faculty and students at the graduate level in religion or theology programs. HIU students in masters level programs and faculty may apply for SCATLA cards.
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ACL Reciprocal Borrowing Program
Hope participates in the Association of Christian Librarians Reciprocal Borrowing Program.
This is a voluntary program whereby participating ACL institutions extend in-person borrowing privileges to authorized patrons from other ACL institutions. Patrons, including faculty, students, and staff, have reciprocal access to the physical collections of participating Christian institutions.
This access is especially valuable for online students who may not live near their home institution.
You can find a current list of participating institutions on the ACL website.
Hope students, staff, and faculty are eligible to use this service.
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Atla Reciprocal Borrowing Program
Hope participates in the American Theological Library Association Reciprocal Borrowing Program. Atla is an association of graduate seminaries and university graduate level programs in ministry, Biblical Studies, religion, and theology in North America.
NOTE: This program is for online graduate students in the areas of Religious Studies, Biblical Studies, and Ministry at participating Atla member institutions throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Here is a current map of participating institutions across the United States and Canada.
Hope students in masters level programs in ministry, Biblical studies, religion, and theology are eligible to use this service. Some participating libraries will also lend to undergraduate students and faculty. Contact the Darling Library at (714) 879-3901, ext. 1234 or [email protected] for more information.
NOTE: This program is particularly designed for students in distance learning programs at ATLA member institutions throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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