Interlibrary loan (ILL) is the state and nationwide sharing of materials between libraries. Subject to local borrowing rules, a resident of the 12-county SCKLS taxing area may initiate an interlibrary loan request free-of-charge from any SCKLS member library. 

SCKLS Services

SCKLS provides interlibrary loan services and encourages resource sharing among all libraries.  We also offer training and support for the delivery of these services to each member library.

• SLAP (System Librarians as Patrons) - for non-KICNET libraries
  • Directions for using SLAP 
• Access to OCLC for out-of-state requests- contact Dianne Bogle, Cataloging/Interlibrary Loan Specialist
• SCKLS Collections available for ILL
  • Professional Collection
  • Book Discussion Sets 

KICNET Librarian Resources

KICNET (Kansas Information Circuit Network) is the computerized interlibrary loan network for Kansas libraries provided by the Kansas State Library.  The following resources are for SCKLS libraries fully participating in the KICNET ILL network, both lending and borrowing ILL materials on AGENT (Auto-Graphics state-wide hybrid catalog).

• Application for library participation in KICNET (filled out yearly)
• KILD - Kansas Interlibrary Loan Directory
• Codes for KICNET libraries 
• Wimba Archived Session - online training session for the new hybrid KLC.  You will need to enter your name and run the wizard (if you haven't already) to enter the room where the archive will run. It should start automatically; if not, click on the Archive Start link in the upper right part of the screen. You will need headphones or speakers to hear the session. The session covers the following topics:
  • Searching
  • Customizing Screens
  • ILL Requesting
  • Cataloging
• Preferred lender lists for SCKLS Libraries
  • Non-courier locations 
  • Courier Participants - contact Carolyn Little to request the current SCKLS list

Member Responsibilies

Member libraries are encouraged to:

• Provide and promote interlibrary loan services to their users
• Send staff to SCKLS-sponsored continuing education activities or request on-site training
• Know and follow state and national ILL protocols and applicable polices and procedures for interlibrary loan service
• Provide State Library with yearly statistics

Kansas Library Express (State-Wide Courier)

The state-wide courier service will be provided by Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS) under contract by Henry Industries Courier Networks, a professional courier delivery company with an extensive statewide courier network.

• Kansas Library Express website 
• Preferred Lender List - contact Carolyn Little to request the current SCKLS list 

Book Discussion Sets

• SCKLS 
• State List

Staff and Resources

SCKLS provides one half-time position and access to OCLC and KICNET for member libraries that do not have access to these services.  Any questons regarding the above topics can also be directed to this staff member.

• Dianne Bogle- Cataloging/Interlibrary Loan Specialist