FIL Articles

Explore articles, case studies, and contributions from FIL members on interlending and information delivery. Our members share real-world insights and best practices, covering everything from document supply innovations to practical challenges faced by interlibrary loan professionals. These articles aim to inform and support the community with relevant, hands-on knowledge.

If you’re a FIL member with experience or findings to share, we welcome your contribution. Publishing through FIL offers an opportunity to inform peers, highlight practical solutions, and support ongoing improvements in the field. To submit an article, please contact us.

Interlending in 1989: A Trip Down Memory Lane

Interlending in 1989: A Trip Down Memory Lane

As FIL continues to evolve and embrace new challenges, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on where we started. The FIL journal archive offers a fascinating record of interlending’s journey, and what better place to begin than the very first issue? Ah, 1989—the year...

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One Form to Rule Them All…. Update

One Form to Rule Them All…. Update

In the world of ILL, nothing ever stands still and Durham’s experience with a single resource request form (FIL Journal, issue 70, February 2022, pages 21-25) is certainly no exception. During the COVID pandemic we set up a single form to cut through the confusion of...

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