LOAN OF MATERIALS

Air University Library (AUL) extends limited extramural services to the libraries of other military schools, agencies and commands. Where possible, these services are also provided to the libraries of U.S. governmental agencies, research institutions and organizations, and, under certain conditions, to non-governmental libraries. Demand bibliographies or extensive research in response to non-AU requests cannot be provided. If extensive library research is required, personnel are invited to visit AUL where guidance and assistance in use of the collection can be provided. The specific provisions of the National Interlibrary Loan Code and the following general guidelines apply to the extramural loan of AUL materials.

Books

Subject to demand at AUL:

• Limit of five per request,
• Available for 15 days loan from date of receipt of materials by borrower.

Periodicals

Photocopies of articles from current and bound periodicals are provided when possible and within the limits of copyright law. This service is normally limited to five articles per request.

Documents

• Unclassified items except student papers are available for 15 day loan -- local demand and extra copies permitting.
• Air University student research papers are available when local demand and extra copies permit, and are limited to five per request. Papers are sent for 15 days loan (extensions not normally allowed).
• Retention copies of student papers cannot be provided, however, permission to reproduce these papers is granted to military organizations upon request.
• Organizations wishing to review large numbers of student papers should consider sending representatives to AUL.
• Security classified items require "need-to-know" justification and assurance of proper handling, as well as the required security clearance through the security office..

Request for loans should be addressed to:

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