Access Plus FAQ

• Our library participates in Access Plus. Can we charge for interlibrary loans?
• Why does my library need to fill out an Access Plus Annual Report if all our transactions are through SILO?
• Which items need to be verified on the Access Plus Transaction Log?
• How do I find out how many loans I made through SILO?
• Is there funding for Access Plus reimbursement for the coming year?
• Which forms do I need to send in to participate in Access Plus and receive Access Plus reimbursement in FY09?

Our library participates in Access Plus. Can we charge for interlibrary loans?

As an Access Plus participant, your library cannot charge other libraries for interlibrary loan services. You are allowed to charge your patrons up to $1.25 per item for interlibrary loan requests, to cover postage costs.

Why does my library need to fill out an Access Plus Annual Report if all our transactions are through SILO?

Access Plus reimbursement is based on the number of claims listed on the "Total ILL items loaned to eligible Iowa libraries" line of the Access Plus Annual Report. The number listed on this line should include all interlibrary loan transactions made in the fiscal year, July-June. This includes loans made in response to requests through SILO, OCLC, by phone, paper form, or fax, or by any other means of requesting items from another Iowa library.

Which items need to be verified on the Access Plus Transaction Log?

Only transactions outside of SILO or OCLC need to be listed on the Access Plus Transaction Log.  List items sent in response to requests received by fax, phone, letter, or any other means.

How do I find out how many loans I made through SILO?

SILO transactions are tracked by the SILO system. To get the number of SILO "will sends", follow these steps:

The procedure for displaying the ILL statistics for the last fiscal year
as follows:

1. Login in the SILO ILL system with your library locator code and password.
2. Select the System Activity Summary Reports option from the SILO ILL system menu, click on Submit Request.
3. Select the ILL Activity Monthly Summary From: option from the Reports Menu, and select the Starting Date and the Ending Date from the date drop down menus, and click on Submit Request.
4. The borrowing and lending ILL statistics for the entire fiscal year will be displayed. Note the ILL statistic "Will Sends" and include this number in your Access Plus report.

Further detailed instructions on this procedure can be found in the SILO Interlibrary Loan manual.

Is there funding for Access Plus reimbursement for the coming year?

Yes, there is Access Plus funding.  Your payment for FY08 transactions will be sent in December 2008.  Access Plus paid approximately $1.75 per transaction for FY07.

Which forms do I need to send in to participate in Access Plus and receive Access Plus reimbursement in FY09?

To participate in Access Plus in FY09, the following forms must be filed:

• The Access Plus Annual Report (due August 31, 2008)
• The Access Plus Transaction Log, if applicable (due August 31, 2008)
• The Enrich Iowa Letter of Agreement for FY09 (with Access Plus checked)