Interstate Delivery: MLS ILL/Clio libraries

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Info for MA libraries that process ILL through WS or ILLiad

RI Libraries

Participating Libraries in Rhode Island

The Massachusetts Library System (MLS) and the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) provide free Delivery courier service to eligible member libraries in their states. Beginning in March 2016, the MLS and the OLIS launched a pilot project to expand Delivery between RI and southeastern MA. 

Beginning October 1st 2016, the pilot expanded to include any interested Massachusetts Delivery libraries. For most member libraries, this will primarily mean you can receive and return RI library materials through delivery instead mail.

What does this mean for your borrowing requests?

• Submit your requests as usual. The MLS ILL team will check if there are eligible RI Delivery lenders. 
• If you receive a Rhode Island item through Delivery, update and circulate as usual. Then return the item in Delivery using the index and slips below.
• If you have any questions, please contact the Resource Sharing Team at ill@masslibsystem.libanswers.com. You can call at  508-357-2121 or 866-627-7228 (toll free in MA) and select option 4.

Use the RI delivery slip and index when lending and returning items in delivery to RI. Please note that RI delivery slips are addressed by a 3-digit code. Including the library or organzation is optional (but recommended).

RI Delivery Index >>> click here  <<<