Join us to learn best practices for the new OCLC Policies Directory

The OCLC Policies Directory is the repository of interlibrary loan policies for OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing libraries. The new version of the Policies Directory has recently been completely redesigned. Released on January 10, 2010, the changes include a new user interface, hardware platform and underlying database. All existing policies, deflections, and contact data remain the same. The new interface is based on feedback received during usability testing with existing users. In addition, WorldCat Registry data is now incorporated into the Policies Directory interface.

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Why use the Policies Directory?

The Policies Directory is your source for detailed lending information that will help improve users’ chances of obtaining requested materials. You can review the lending and copying policies of other libraries participating in WorldCat Resource Sharing, as well as borrowing and lending contact information. Use this information to choose potential lenders, publish your own policies in the Web-based Directory, and reduce the number of unfillable requests you receive. The Policies Directory also allows you to deflect requests that you cannot fill so that they will bypass your library and reduce processing time.

Update your Policies Directory, or WorldCat Registry, set your rules for request, and start saving time today!