Interlibrary loans

The VLA National Reciprocal Borrowing Scheme allows students and staff of participating TAFE libraries to register and borrow materials in person from any other participating host TAFE library in any other state in addition to their own home library, thereby improving their access to library materials. The scheme is designed to assist students and staff who may be enrolled with or employed by a TAFE institution in one state but who may find it more convenient to access TAFE library services in another state.

ILRS code charges are normally increased automatically by CPI each year from 1 July. No increase has been applied for 2026-27 while service types and prices are reviewed.

This document replaces Australian Interlibrary Resource Sharing (ILRS) Code 2025 | ALIA Library

The Interlibrary Resource Sharing (ILRS) Code sets out best practice standards for Australian libraries providing Resource sharing services. It is designed to benefit Australian libraries and their users by providing greater predictability, consistency, and flexibility in obtaining materials.

The ILRS Code has been endorsed by the Australia Library Peak bodies including Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA), the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) and the National Library of Australia.

The ILRS Code has been endorsed by the Australia Library Peak bodies including Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), National and State Libraries Australia (NSLA), the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) and the National Library of Australia.

ALIA Information Online 2015 Conference, 2-5 February 2015, Sydney: at the edge.

Abstract:

As part of the Interlibrary Resource Sharing Code (ILRS) code review the ALIA ILL Advisory Committee revises its Best Practice Guidelines in 2019. The Best Practice Guidelines are intended to work with the ILRS Code. They provide further information on streamlining work practices or ensuring good communication with resource sharing partners.

The ALIA Interlibrary Lending Advisory Committee conducted a survey to gather information on current interlibrary loan and document delivery (ILL/DD) processes and practices in Australia. The aim of the survey was to take a snapshot of the ILL/DD environment in Australia in 2018, with a view to inform future directions.

The TAFE Libraries National Reciprocal Borrowing Scheme is managed by the ALIA VET Libraries Advisory Committee. It allows students and staff of participating TAFE libraries to register and borrow materials in person from any other participating host TAFE library in any other state, in addition to their own library. The scheme is designed to assist students and staff who may be enrolled with or employed by a TAFE institution in one state but who find it more convenient to access TAFE library services in another state.

ALIA Information Online 2019 Conference, 11-15 February 2019 Sydney: Infinite Possibilities

This conference paper discusses national resource sharing practices in Australia.