The system provides two main methods for raising ILL requests:

• Multiple search processing using the Requests button by pasting in the search output from bibliographic databases and from other ILL request systems

When matching requests to libraries with holdings, search results are reported in a ranked manner. Periodic (usually annual) statistics are used to rank libraries so that more frequent supplying libraries are ranked lower in search results. This facilitates equitable distribution of requests in the network.

The Administration section documentation has information on how to update library statistics for those with Gratis admin rights.

The Search menu also has extended facilities to search on the directory of members by email, library name and other library details. Just enter your search and click on Directory

You can use the Search page to add holdings information to existing journals

You can also look up the current ranking of libraries using the Search page.

Finally, the Search page has printable membership directories, a list of libraries who lend books on a reciprocal basis, staff lists etc