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System Delivery facilitates resource sharing between libraries throughout the state of Illinois. Van delivery is an important System service and it is just one of the delivery services that systems provide. As technology changes, the System’s delivery service changes as well in order to take advantage of new opportunities to increase efficiency. In addition to van delivery, other delivery services include e-mail, Communities of Practice (CoPs), the NSLS website, and basic telephone service.

 

Articles On Our Site Delivery Bin Project: Phase II by Don Johnson, NSLS April 2009 Delivery Volume Survey Results by Don Johnson, NSLS Delivery Bin Pilot Project by Don Johnson, NSLS ILDS Update: Delivery Route Changes by Don Johnson, North Suburban Library System April 2008 ILDS Update by Don Johnson, NSLS ILDS Update: Changeover Schedule and Information Packets by Don Johnson, NSLS Your Delivery Staff: Larry Krenos by Don Johnson, NSLS Your Delivery Staff: Don Johnson by Don Johnson, NSLS Your Delivery Staff: Alexander McMullen by Don Johnson, NSLS Your Delivery Staff: Saul Pina by Don Johnson, NSLS Your Delivery Staff: Darren Byer by Don Johnson, NSLS Your Delivery Staff: Ken Mitsuoka by Don Johnson, NSLS NSLS Delivery Hits an All Time High by Larry Krenos, NSLS

Videos

Watch Video About Packing Bags

Discover the wrong and right ways to properly pack delivery bags.

Watch Video About NSLS Delivery

Learn how the delivery system works.

 

Van Delivery Service Information

Van Delivery Questions and Answers

Covers general questions we have received from NSLS members in recent months about our van delivery service.

General Delivery Service Information

Provides delivery options, deadline, and policies.

Sort Chart and Delivery Locations

Use in preparation of bags to be picked up by NSLS van delivery. Also includes list of NSLS delivery routes.

On Request Van Delivery

Basic procedures and how to use this service.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions for deliverable items.

Member Responsibilities

Packaging and labeling requirements, how to send items outside NSLS, and limitations.

Van Delivery Policy

Review the NSLS Van Delivery Policy approved by the NSLS Board of Directors.

Universal NSLS Routing Slips

Similar to those in use for ILDS, these slips feature every NSLS public library K/Q code and the route into which they should be sorted.

K/Q Code Chart for NSLS Public Libraries

Complete list of the 3-letter K/Q codes for use with new routing slips and bin labels, along with corresponding sort area designations.

Bin Pilot Project Labels

Labels are to be used in the bin pilot project, but can also be used as routing slips on books or bags by all libraries.

ISL Legal Opinion on Delivery

The Illinois State Library commissioned this legal opinion on what can and can't be included in deliveries.

ILDS Labels

Updated routing labels for items to be delivered to non-NSLS institutions through the ILDS delivery system.

ILDS Codes

Updated ILDS codes.

ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Code (Revised 2008)

Based on the most current ALA National Interlibrary Loan Code, this code provides effecient resource sharing amongst ILLINET libraries.

 

Member Newsletters

Library Newsletters

Member libraries are invited to share their newsletters online.

Delivery Study

Summary of Findings and Recommendations for the NSLS Delivery Service

Study results prepared by The Galecia Group.

2006 Delivery Task Force

Delivery Task Force Members and Background
The Delivery Task Force was created by the NSLS Board to review the non-library items we are requested to carry on the van, and based on their review formulate a policy regarding the acceptance of such items for delivery. Task Force members include representatives from the NSLS community.

Delivery Task Force Meeting Report

NSLS Director Sarah Ann Long discusses the outcome of the meetings.