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Services to other libraries

The Departmental collections for the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) listed on the library catalogue are managed by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI). Access to these collections is shared between DPI and DSE.

The following policies apply :

• Priority and Rush services can be provided at some libraries. Please confirm first by phone.
• Express services only be special arrangement.
• Standard ILRS charges apply.
• ALIA vouchers are not accepted.
• Consolidated monthly invoices are issued.
• Payment of ILL by cheque or credit card only.
• E-mail requests are preferred but fax and mail requests are also accepted.
• Reciprocal arrangements by our former agencies no longer apply

It should be noted that some material has restricted access. Generally if the Location on the record says "NFL" or "TOOLTRADE" the item is not for loan. Please contact DPI Knowledge Resource Services if you have any queries before making an Inter-library loan request, especially if you want it urgently.
Email: knowledge.services@dpi.vic.gov.au

Charging for lost items

The DPI Library and Information Service's charging policy for lost loans of items is as follows:

Borrowing libraries will be sent an invoice 3 months after the first recall notice for an inter-library loan.

• For items that can be replaced:

Cost of item plus $50.00 handling fee

• For items which cannot be replaced (ie out-of-print)

Current value of item (if this can be established) or original price of item plus a $100.00 handling fee.

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