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South Kingstown High School Library and Learning Commons: Inter-library Loan

Need a book? And we don't have it here at SKHS? Need help? Check out this information:

Interlibrary Loan Policies

The SKHS Library and Learning Commons complies with the LORI Interlibrary Loan Code.

Circulating materials may be loaned to third and fourth priority clientele under the following criteria:

  • Loan Periods for OSL patrons (3rd priority):
    • Books loaned within OSL: 3 weeks with 2 renewals possible barring any holds or recalls. No late fees.
    • DVDs loaned within OSL: 1 week with 2 renewals possible barring any holds or recalls. No late fees.
    • DVD series loaned within OSL: 3 weeks with 2 renewals possible barring any holds or recalls. No late fees.
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  • Third and fourth priority patrons are responsible for all damage or replacement costs according to the price set in the item’s catalog record. ​
    • OSL Patrons (third priority) may pay these costs online through the OSL website or to any public library in RI.
    • Fourth priority patrons must work with their library and the SKHS Library to determine the best method of payment.
       
  • All patron information and requests are confidential, and interlibrary loan requests will be processed within 3 business days (defined as days on which the library is open for service, excluding weekends and holidays).
  • The SKHS Library has the discretion of deciding in individual instances whether a specific item can be provided for interlibrary loan.

Need a book? And we don't have it at SKHS? Want to place a hold?

  Directions for Placing a Hold in the SKHS Catalog

1.  Start by logging in:

 

2.  Your user name is:  sks + your student id (sks320####)

 Your password is just your student id (320####)

3. Find the book you want to request.  In the top right hand corner of the book's record, you will see a "hold it" button:

  

4.  Click on the button, and the hold will be placed.