Fil’s Mission Statement

By providing a forum for the discussion of best practices and policies, the FIL aims to promote and advance the science and practice of Inter-Library Loans and Document Supply and to improve the overall standards of library services by encouraging National and international developments and co-operation in Inter-Library Loans and Document delivery

Governing Document

The Objectives of FIL are to:

• Provide a forum for the discussion of Inter-Library Loan and Document Supply policies and practices
• Work with and improve the awareness of other organisations whose activities are relevant to the purposes of Inter-Library Loans and Document Supply
• Monitor and encourage international developments and co-operation in Inter-Library Loans and Document Supply
• Promote and advance the science and practice of Inter-Library Loans and Document Supply to improve the overall standards of library services
• Publicise the role of the Forum in pursuing these objects

As a member of FIL, help us to fulfil our objectives by:

• Contributing your opinion on inter Library Loan matters via the FIL Email Discussion List (FIL@JISCMAIL.AC.UK)
• Informing the FIL Membership Secretary of changes to your contact details
• Gaining maximum benefit from FIL events
• Paying your FIL subscription promptly

In addition, you may wish to:

• Contribute to the FIL Newsletter
• Join the FIL Executive Committee and help to shape and develop the Forum and its activities

The FIL Executive Committee welcomes your ideas and feedback.

The Committee is made up of:

• Chair
• Vice Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Marketing Officer
• Membership Officer
• Newsletter Editor/s
• Web Officer