Interlibrary Loan
Resources can take many forms: books, magazine articles, videos, etc. All member libraries of the cooperative agree to borrow and lend materials from/to each other at no charge. The cooperative has established protocols that member libraries must adhere to, which are documented in the Interlibrary Loan Code for NEFLIN Libraries. If a library participates in FLIN, it must follow the policies and procedures in the FLIN Manual.
Courier Delivery
The Florida Library Delivery Service facilitates the pickup and delivery of interlibrary loan materials among participating libraries throughout Florida, using FedEx.
Reciprocal Borrowing
Reciprocal borrowing allows a patron with a valid library card from one library to physically access and borrow materials from other libraries that participate in this program. Unlike interlibrary loans, where materials are sent between libraries, reciprocal borrowing requires the patron to visit the other library in person.
Retrospective Conversion
In order for a library to effectively share resources they must first convert their catalog records to MARC format. The NEFLIN Board of Directors will accept proposals to subsidize this process.
Email Accounts
NEFLIN provides a free email account for any staff who are employed by one our member libraries. Login and policy information.