Individuals who need document delivery services must submit a request through their own library, institution, or organization.
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) accepts requests from libraries and other organizations in accordance with the national and international interlibrary loan code and guidelines. In its national role, NAL supplies copies of agricultural materials not found elsewhere. Submit requests to major university libraries, national or provincial institutions or network sources prior to sending requests to NAL. If the publications requested are not available from these sources, submit requests to NAL with a statement indicating their non-availability. Materials in NAL's collection are not loaned outside the United States; however, copies of materials may be provided in lieu of loan. There is a limit of 50 pages per item.
AGLINET (Agricultural Libraries Network): Requestors in countries with an AGLINET library are encouraged to make full use of that library and its networking capabilities. As an AGLINET participant, NAL provides free document delivery service for materials published in the United States to other AGLINET participants. To access the AGLINET website, go to www.fao.org/library and choose "Partnerships-Networks."
CIRLA (Chesapeake Information and Research Library Alliance): NAL participates in CIRLA's reciprocal borrowing group.
Copy Service
A single copy may be provided, in lieu of loan, from materials in the NAL collection.
All requests must indicate compliance with copyright restrictions.
Loan Service
The loan period for NAL materials is one month. Loans may be renewed for an
additional month if no one else is waiting to use the material. Make renewal
requests in writing or by calling (301) 504-5798 prior to the due date.
Audiovisual Booking Service
NAL does not offer advance booking services. We loan most audiovisual materials
for 28 days (loans are limited to North America). NAL's turnaround time for
processing loan requests is 2 working days, and audiovisual loans are delivered
by Federal Express next day delivery service. NAL recommends submitting requests
1-2 weeks ahead of time if you want to obtain audiovisual materials for a specific
show date.
Copies from Non-Circulating Materials
The following materials are non-circulating: Serials (except for USDA serials);
rare, reference, and reserve books; microfiche; microfilm; and proceedings of
conferences or symposia. Although these materials may not be borrowed, requests
may be filled in the form of a microform or paper copy if the request does not
fall under copyright restrictions. Please indicate on your original request
form if a copy of the material is acceptable in place of a loan. You may also
request a copy of the table of contents in order to request specific chapters
or sections at a later date.
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Delivery Services Branch National Agricultural Library, rm. 300 Beltsville, MD 20705 (v) 301-504-6503 (f) 301-504-7593 contact us Updated 22-Jul-2004 |