Information for other libraries

Within the UK access to the stock of other Libraries is routed through the British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC). Direct Inter Library loans supply is a service by which the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) can obtain material for other libraries which the BLDSC does not hold. Libraries from across the country are directed to the RSM as a possible source for material. The RSM Library is one of the largest postgraduate biomedical lending libraries in Europe. Our collection exceeds half a million volumes which dates back to the 15th Century. We subscribe to over 2,100 current journals, including titles from around the world and covering all aspects of biomedical science. Our material includes books, journals, tracts, manuscripts, lectures, case notes and correspondence. If the BLDSC does not hold a particular journal or volume then other Libraries can use us to supplement the missing parts of their collection.

What can you obtain?
Copyright
How do you know if we hold an item?
Who do we supply to?
Service Levels and Costs
Direct ILL Supply Checklist
ILL working hours
How to order

What can you obtain?

The RSM Library can supply a full photocopying service (within copyright) and will lend a considerable percentage of its holdings except for:

Rare books/Special Collections
Reference only books
Anything printed before 1900
Fragile items (at our discretion)
Oversize items
Periodicals published within the last year

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Copyright

A request for a copy of a journal article or book chapter must be accompanied by a declaration that you hold a signed copyright form from your user (a handwritten signature is needed to comply with copyright legislation as electronic signatures are not yet valid). As the requesting library you must ensure you collect this form on behalf of your user. Whilst you do not have to supply us with a copy you must state that you have done this and will keep for 6 years.

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How do you know if we hold an item ?

Before ordering you can check our online catalogue available via the library homepage of the RSM website:
http://www.rsm.ac.uk/library

Please note: Some gaps exist in the online catalogue, notably books from 1901-1983 (there are being gradually updated from our card catalogue). However, if you submit a request we can check your reference against our card catalogue.

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Who do we supply to?

Institution, Libraries and Organisations with a British Library (BL) account:

Libraries in the UK and Ireland need to quote their British Library customer code, unique reference number and full postal address. Full bibliographical details are also required.

Institutions, Libraries and Organisations without a BL account:

We can also supply articles to Institutions, Libraries and Organisations without a BL account or customer code. Please provide us with full bibliographical details, full postal address and payment details. Please note you do not need to submit a copyright form provided you hold one on behalf of your user.

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Service Levels and Costs

STANDARD SERVICE

Standard copy (3 working days): £9.00
Standard loan (3 working days): £10.00
100+ years or older material copy: £14.00

PREMIUM SERVICE

Premium copy (24 hour)*: £15.00
Premium loan (24 hour)* £15.00

* posted same day if requested before 2pm

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Direct ILL Supply Checklist

Before submitting your ILL request:

Check you have quoted your BL customer code
Have you provided us with your unique reference number with which to track your order?
Check you have supplied us with accurate bibliographical details
Have you supplied us with your full postal address?
Have you provided full payment details (only necessary if you do not have a BL account)

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