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Videos

Watch Video About Packing Bags

Discover the wrong and right ways to properly pack delivery bags.

Watch Video About NSLS Delivery

Learn how the delivery system works.

 

Van Delivery Service Information

Van Delivery Questions and Answers

Covers general questions we have received from NSLS members in recent months about our van delivery service.

General Delivery Service Information

Provides delivery options, deadline, and policies.

Sort Chart and Delivery Locations

Use in preparation of bags to be picked up by NSLS van delivery. Also includes list of NSLS delivery routes.

On Request Van Delivery

Basic procedures and how to use this service.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions for deliverable items.

Member Responsibilities

Packaging and labeling requirements, how to send items outside NSLS, and limitations.

Van Delivery Policy

Review the NSLS Van Delivery Policy approved by the NSLS Board of Directors.

Universal NSLS Routing Slips

Similar to those in use for ILDS, these slips feature every NSLS public library K/Q code and the route into which they should be sorted.

K/Q Code Chart for NSLS Public Libraries

Complete list of the 3-letter K/Q codes for use with new routing slips and bin labels, along with corresponding sort area designations.

Bin Pilot Project Labels

Labels are to be used in the bin pilot project, but can also be used as routing slips on books or bags by all libraries.

ISL Legal Opinion on Delivery

The Illinois State Library commissioned this legal opinion on what can and can't be included in deliveries.

ILDS Labels

Updated routing labels for items to be delivered to non-NSLS institutions through the ILDS delivery system.

ILDS Codes

Updated ILDS codes.

ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Code (Revised 2008)

Based on the most current ALA National Interlibrary Loan Code, this code provides effecient resource sharing amongst ILLINET libraries.

 

Delivery Study

Summary of Findings and Recommendations for the NSLS Delivery Service

Study results prepared by The Galecia Group.

2006 Delivery Task Force

Delivery Task Force Members and Background
The Delivery Task Force was created by the NSLS Board to review the non-library items we are requested to carry on the van, and based on their review formulate a policy regarding the acceptance of such items for delivery. Task Force members include representatives from the NSLS community.

Delivery Task Force Meeting Report

NSLS Director Sarah Ann Long discusses the outcome of the meetings.