RUSA STARS
- About STARS
STARS is ALA's Resource Sharing membership group. It is part of the Reference and User Services Division of ALA. Their mission is to address the needs of professionals involved in Inter-Library Loan and access services more generally. There are several ways to get involved in STARS, including volunteering or joining a committee.
IFLA - Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Section
- About
The International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) has a section dedicated to Document Delivery and Resource Sharing. The section aims to support libraries across the world who participate in ILL.
RUSA STARS Professional Tools
- 5 Things Every New Resource Sharing Librarian Should KnowA list of advice and resources for new ILL practitioners. Topics covered include guidelines, technology, customer service, assessment, and education.
- Professional Competencies for Resource Sharing PractitionersDescriptions of the skills and competencies most useful for resource sharing practitioners.
- Recommendations for Resource-Sharing Disaster Preparation and ResponseThis document makes recommendations for preparing in advance of disasters and for resource sharing responses to libraries affected by disasters.
ALA ILL Form
- ILL Form
ALA has created a standardized ILL form for requests that can’t be transmitted electronically.
Rethinking Resource Sharing Initiative
- About The Rethinking Resource Sharing Initiative
The Rethinking Resource Sharing Initiative is an international, ad hoc group that advocates for the continual rethinking of Resource Sharing as technology develops and changes. The website includes information on the organization, their services, and ways to get involved.
STAR Checklist
- STAR Checklist
This checklist (of about 100 questions) allows libraries to evaluate their current inter-library loan practices as compared to best practices. The purpose of the guide is to "start conversations about what we can do, and what we should consider, as we set library information sharing policies."