Interlibrary loan

Aim of the service
Via interlibrary loan our readers get access to documents that cannot be found in our library but are available from other libraries.

The service is available
For those registered readers who need specialist literature for their research via interlibrary lending and accept the terms and conditions.

Types of  documents for interlibrary lending
Reader can only place a request for such documents that cannot be found in the stock of either KIK or any other public library in Kecskemét.
The requested document can be a book or the copy of a part of a document.

Commencing interlibrary lending
After reader has checked that the necessary document is not available in any of the above mentioned libraries, he can ask KIK for interlibrary lending.
The library provides him with a request form to be filled in with the data of the requested document.

Access to the requested document
After KIK has found the locality of the requested document, it forwards the request to the library in Hungary where the requested document is available. In case it is only available abroad, the request is forwarded to Széchenyi National Library.
If the book can be borrowed from a Hungarian library, it takes about 2 weeks, while it might take even months from abroad.
On the arrival of the requested document KIK informs the reader and lends it to him on the conditions and the deadline given by the lending library.

Lending time of documents on interlibrary loan
The lending time is defined by the lending library. Usually it is 3 weeks within Hungary but it can differ. It is usually shorter in the case of borrowing from abroad. Keeping the deadline is extremely important and mandatory.

Related fees
The costs, based on the invoice enclosed, should be covered on receipt of the document by the reader requesting interlibrary loan.
Research and teaching staff, and students at the departments are exempt.
Request form (download here)

Interlibrary loan from KIK stock to other libraries
We lend books from KIK stock (http://mimosa.kefo.hu) for libraries that accept and observe the terms and conditions of interlibrary loan.
We accept requests forwarded by mail or e- mail () or on traditional request form.
On one occasion maximum 5 items can be ordered. Lending time is 3 weeks that can be renewed for one more week on a reasonable basis.
Documents that cannot be lent in their original form – reading room copies, magazines - are lent photocopied.
Electronic documents cannot be borrowed from KIK.
Request form (download here)