Services
What is Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary loan is the borrowing of items (e.g. books, articles) that we do not own from a library that does own it.
What can be requested?
Anything can be requested except archival materials, rare books, and bound or unbound
journals. However, each lending library decides what materials they will lend. For
example, many libraries do not lend new books or DVDs for 6 months to a year.
Cost
It is a free service for members of the Peru State College community.
If you are a distance student and request a physical item that needs to be mailed
to you, you will have the cost of paying to return the item to the Peru State Library.
Patrons who aren't a Peru State College student, alumnus, or employee may also use
this service for a fee of $6 per item to cover mailing and processing.
Physical Items - Due Dates and Renewals
Lending libraries determine the due date of their physical items. If you need an item
beyond the due date, contact us so we may request a renewal for it, which may or may
not be approved by the lending library. Try to use the item within the initial checkout
period to avoid the possibility of a renewal being denied.
Physical items can be picked up at the front desk and returned there or at the outside
dropbox.
Mailing Physical Items
We will mail physical items requested throug interlibrary loan and those that we own
to our patrons. The receiver of the item is responsible for the item if lost in the
mail and for paying to ship it back to us.
An alternative is to use your local library to request physical items. This will not
only save you shipping costs but will also get the item to you sooner by eliminating
the delivery time between the Peru State College Library and you.
How to submit a request?
When using a library database, you may select the link to "request item." Enter your
contact information and then submit the request. The library will receive your request
and process it.
If you have a citation, you may fill out a form at the front desk or contact the library
with the information.
Contact the library as soon as possible if you need to cancel a request.
Time
Articles may take 2-3 business days.
Physical items may take 7-14 days to arrive depending on the location of the lending
library and the U.S. Postal Service.
Physical items may not be requested during the last two weeks of each semester because
they may not arrive before the end of the semester.
The Process
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Where do I start searching?
You can start searching by using a search box on the library's homepage or by selecting a specific database either on a Research Guide or under the Find/Search left-hand navigation link.
Find Articles
Use the "Everything" search box or the "Article" search box on the library's homepage
to search all databases except those provided by NexisUni, ProQuest, and FirstSearch.
To search those databases, use their direct links.
You can find subject specific databases under the Find/Search navigation link and
on Research Guides.
To find scholarly journal articles, check the limit results box for "Scholarly (Peer
Reviewed) Journals", "Peer reviewed", or "Scholarly journals" when you search. You
will retrieve only journal articles.
Items on Reserve
Ask for items on reserve at the front desk. Provide your professor's name and the
title of the reserve material you wish to use. The material will be checked out to
you. The check out time is determined by your professor.
Checkout Laptops and Equipment
Bring your PSC ID to the front desk. You will be asked to filled out an agreement.
The laptop or equipment will be checked out to you for a determined check out period.
Printing
All the library computers print to either the printer in the computer lab or the one
in the print area beside the front desk. Printing to the printers is free.
A copier is also available in the print area; copies are $.05 per page.
Study Rooms
The four library study rooms (3 on the Main Floor and 3 on the Curriculum Level) are
available on a first come, first served basis. Two of the study rooms have viewing
and listening equipment if you need to watch a DVD or VHS. Additional equipment for
viewing and listening is available by asking at the desk.
The archives room on the Main Floor is also available on a first come, first served
basis. However, you may be interrupted if archival materials are needed.
Use the "Book & eBooks"
search box on the library's homepage or the Library Catalog. Since we share our catalog with Wayne State College and Chadron State College, you
can also search their collections.Checkout and Renew Library Materials
To check out, bring the materials to the front desk with your library card/PSC ID.
Books check out for 3 weeks; DVDs and CDs for 1 week.
To renew, contact the library or log into your library account through the Library
Catalog.
All library materials may be checked out except periodicals and reference books.
Materials may be returned inside at the front desk or outside at the dropbox beside
the back entrance to the library from the parking lot.
After you register for a
library card, you will have access to your account through the Library Catalog.In your account, you may view your checked out items and renew them.
You may also request items that are checked out and be placed on the hold list for them as well as request items owned by Wayne State College or Chadron State College. You will be notified when the items are available for pick up at the front desk.
Because of contract agreements, eBooks cannot be shared between libraries.
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OneSearch: Curriculum Builder is a resource available in Blackboard to help you create reading lists for your students.
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Link to Library Databases and Articles
To link to library databases and articles, you need to add https://peru.idm.oclc.org/login?url=
in front of the URL. This directs the link to go through the library's password protection
system, which allows access to off-campus students.
The library can place purchased items from the library collection and from your personal library on reserve without permission from the copyright owner.
Reproduced or copied materials that are not in the public domain must have the permission of the copyright owner before being placed on reserve. This includes video tapes and DVDs that are recordings of televised programs. An alternative to placing copies on reserve is putting the entire book or periodical on reserve.
Copyright permission must also be granted for electronic copies. Alternatives to posting the complete electronic copy are post the link to the full text article or provide a citation to have your students locate the full text.
How do I obtain copyright permission?
Start with contacting the publisher. The publisher will inform you if the author retained copyright permission and should provide you with the means to contact the author. Sample letters requesting permission may be found at Columbia University Libraries webpage for "Copyright Advisory Office". Contact Veronica Meier, Library Director, if you need further assistance.
How long can a reserve be checked out by my students?
You determine if it is checked out for 2 hours (in-library use only), overnight, or 7 days.
How do I place items on reserve?
To place items on reserve, drop them off at the front desk and complete the reserve form. Please give us 2 business days to process the items.
For library instruction in your class, contact Veronica Meier, Library Director, to schedule it.
Online tutorials can be found in PrepStep. You may also use the library's interactive tutorial EMPOWER.
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Checkout and Renew Library Materials
Faculty may check out library materials from any collection including reference and
periodicals (bound and unbound). All materials except DVDs and CDs check out for 3
weeks; DVDs and CDs check out for 1 week. However, the due date may be edited upon
request if a material is needed longer.
To renew materials, contact the library.
Renewing items requested through interlibrary loan must be approved by the lending
library. Contact us and we will ask for a renewal for you.
Materials may be returned inside at the front desk or outside at the dropbox beside
the back entrance to the library from the parking lot.
Recommendations for Purchases
Contact Veronica Meier, Library Director, if you have a recommendation for a purchase.
One-time purchases such as books, DVDs, and eBooks will be considered with regards
to the current budget.
Purchase of titles in eBook format depends on if it is available through the library's
eBook vendors. Some publishers will not sell their eBooks to libraries and the cost
of eBooks for libraries may be six times the consumer price.
Annual subscriptions for periodicals and databases will be considered for the next
budget year since they require a continuous commitment in the budget with yearly increases
in cost.
Lactation Room
Access to the Library’s break room is available for women who need to 
express breast milk and/or breastfeed while on campus.
Available during Library hours except 11:45am-2pm Monday-Friday and an hour before the Library closes.
Clean, secure, and private room with:
- comfortable seating
- electrical outlets near chairs
- microwave for sterilizing
- sink with hot and cold water
- refrigerator to store breast milk while on campus (remove daily)
You must bring all supplies (e.g. breast pump, storage bags, and cleaning supplies)
that you may need.
Contact the Library if you have questions, 402-872-2311 or library@campus.peru.edu