Resources for Inter-library loan: Trainings / Classes

Training on the SEAL system is available as needed. Trainings typically cover creating and managing an account, borrowing, lending, and producing ILL statistics. Training can be done in-person, over the phone, and virtually through Zoom. Southeastern also regularly holds webinars and other training opportunities.

DOCLINE:

• Short demo videos on the system and recorded full-length webinars.

ILLiad:

• Knowledge Base: Step by Step instructions on the ILLiad system.
• Community support: forums including announcements and information for users.
• ILLiad add-on directory.
• SUNY:  Alma / ILLiad  integration FAQ.

RapidILL:

• Documentation and training resources for RapidILL.

Rapido:

• Rapido Knowledge Center.

Relais:

• A wiki for Relais products, including how-tos on specific aspects of the system.

ReShare

• Product demos for ReShare Returnables and demo sites to test borrowing / lending capabilities.

Tipasa:

• Written how-to guides for specific aspects of the system.

Worldshare:

• Training materials and short how-to videos.
• Live training classes, videos, and exercises on using Worldshare ILL.

Online Learning Institute: IDS regularly hosts courses relating to resource sharing. They have an "ILL 101" series which includes courses on the topics of borrowing, lending, copyright, workflow analysis, statistics and assessment, and purchase on demand. 

You do not have to be an IDS member to participate in a class! More information on the courses can be seen on the IDS Project website.

There are occasionally inter-library loan classes offered from different vendors, particularly ALA and Library Juice Academy. These online classes typically range from 4 weeks, and cover the basics of resource sharing. Library Juice Academy courses cost $250, while ALA courses range from $130-$210 depending on ALA membership status.

Examples of recent classes:

ALA (RUSA): "Inside Interlibrary loan: Basics for a New Millennium"

Course description:  "Designed for MLS candidates, MLS graduates, librarians, library administrators, and paraprofessionals, this course teaches you everything you need to know about ILL systems, including rules, regulations, and copyright issues surrounding ILL. You’ll also explore outlines of potential internal and external policies and procedures that your library can put in place and examine modern day challenges related to electronic resources."

The last class ran February 3rd 2025 through March 3rd.

$210 for non-ALA members; $130 for RUSA members; $188 for ALA members.

Library Juice Academy: "Introduction to Interlibrary Loan"

Course description: "Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a Resource Sharing service that, by definition, offers patrons access to materials not owned by their home library. A patron makes a request, and the item shows up – but what happens in between?