Illinois State Library
ILLINET InterLibrary Loan Traffic 2006
Online Questionnaire


Welcome to the web version of the Illinois State Library's 2006 cycle of the ILLINET InterLibrary Loan Traffic questionnaire.

Purpose:

Citizens of Illinois are uniquely advantaged in the resource-sharing model created and enhanced by Illinois libraries.  The infrastructure upon which this system of resource sharing has been established is called ILLINET.  ILLINET is the cooperative network of multi-type (academic, public, school and special) libraries in Illinois.   The Intersystem Library Delivery System (ILDS) - is the statewide delivery infrastructure that allows for the cooperative sharing of resources.  Our strong history of cooperation between libraries is one of the tenets that make the State of Illinois a standout model in the area of resource sharing.

The monitoring of the Interlibrary Loan traffic that flows from library to library is highly important in measuring and evaluating: 1) the effectiveness of our delivery system; 2) the number of requests; 3) the methods of request and delivery; and 4) the methods of borrowing and delivery. 

Finally, regardless of library size or type, great service to the end user is the goal for all Illinois libraries.  Achieving this goal will be assured as long as we constantly assess our libraries and strive towards continually optimizing resource sharing in Illinois. 

How To Fill Out The Survey:

This survey can be submitted through one of two methods. Note that you are NOT required to supply a copy of your ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Traffic Survey to your system. A copy will be sent to your system by the Library Research Center.

   1. Filling out the survey online
If you received a survey invitation in the mail and would like to take the survey online, go to
http://lrc.lis.uiuc.edu/web/ILL2006/. You will be prompted to enter a respondent key, which can be found on the survey invitation.
If you received your survey via email, click the link provided. This will take you directly into the survey.
To receive a copy of your ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Traffic Survey please provide us with your name and email address at the end of the survey.  A copy of your survey will be emailed to you.

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   2. Filling out a paper form of the survey Link to PDF version of survey
Please retain a copy of your ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Traffic Survey for your records. Paper surveys can be submitted via fax (217-244-3302), or through mail to the Library Research Center at 501 E. Daniel, Champaign, IL 61820-6212. Click the button labeled “Continue”.  A form will appear asking you to “Enter your respondent key.”  The respondent key is located after the “RK:” on the mailing label attached to the survey notification you received in the mail.  Enter only the seven character alpha-numeric key using uppercase letters.

While each ILLINET library agency, with branches or buildings, is responsible for internally determining how to compile and report their interlibrary loan statistics, two reporting options are available:

   1. The library agency can submit one centralized statistical report for all branches and buildings. If reporting for a multi-site library agency (academic, public, school, special), please provide a complete address for each additional building/branch. If reporting for more than 12 branches/locations, please contact The Library Research Center at surveys@lrcmail.lis.uiuc.edu or (217) 333-1980.

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   2. Each library outlet (branches, buildings, main/central library, etc.) can submit individual statistical reports

To view definitions for terms referenced in this survey see the link located in the upper left margin of each page, "Glossary of Terms".


Click the button labeled “Continue”.  A form will appear asking you to “Enter your respondent key.”  The respondent key is located after the “RK:” on the mailing label attached to the survey notification you received in the mail.  Enter only the seven character alpha-numeric key using uppercase letters.

If you have any difficulty logging in, please call the Library Research Center at 217-333-1980, or send email to surveys@lrcmail.lis.uiuc.edu