Loansome Doc
WHAT IS LOANSOME DOC?
Loansome Doc is a document ordering service linked to PubMed at the National Library of Medicine. Users can select journal citations from a literature search and order full-text articles using Loansome Doc. Requests are sent through NLM to a local library with whom user has registered. The library will respond to the requests by filling them locally, indicating they cannot be filled, or referring them to another library.
The University of Florida Health Science Center (HSC) Libraries provides this service to any Florida resident, business or institution. Registration with both the UF HSC Library and the National Library of Medicine is
required. For more information,
check the National Library of Medicine’s Loansome Doc Factsheet.
For UF faculty, staff and students, this service includes copies of articles from the HSC Libraries' collection, as well as routing of requests to other libraries for material the HSC Libraries do not own.
Request-a-Copy and Interlibrary loan rates apply.
See table below.
DELIVERY METHOD
All articles will be delivered electronically via Web PDF unless other arrangements are made.
TURN-AROUND
All requests are subject to copyright limitations and dependent on availability.
- Requests are normally processed within 2 business days.
- Rush requests are normally processed within 4 hours* and have a $10.00 surcharge.
* Not applicable to materials ordered from outside the Health Science Center Library.
HOW TO REGISTER
Registering to use Loansome Doc is a two-step online process:
Step One: Complete the HSC Libraries Loansome Doc registration form on HSCL’s website.
It usually takes one (1) business day for the registration to be processed. Once we receive and process your registration agreement, you will receive an email containing the Library’s identification code (LIBID), your personal Loansome Doc ID (LDID) and step-by-step instructions for creating a Loansome Doc account with the National Library of Medicine (NLM).
You are now ready for Step 2.
Step Two:
Go to the Loansome Doc Registration page: http://docline.gov/loansome/login.cfm. Click "Sign Up".
Then click Get Started.
On screen 2, you can choose to enter the LIBID we provided to select University of Florida Health Science Center Library.
On screen 4, enter the LDID # we provided and Select a User Identification Category.
* Note: To qualify as an affiliated user, you must be a current faculty, staff or student at UF.
On Screen 5, check the box stating that you agree with the policies and procedures and click "accept". These are the same policies and procedures you agreed to when you signed up with us (UF HSCL). See Terms below.
Complete the information on Screen 6. Note: Articles will be sent Web PDF.
* Please leave the "Max Cost Per Article" field blank.
Once you submit the registration, you have completed the registration process and can go to PubMed and begin ordering.
INFORMATION ABOUT ORDERING
Please read NLM’s Loansome Doc Factsheet http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/factsheets/loansome_doc.html
CHANGES TO REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please notify the Health Science Center Library when there are any changes to personal information such as your address and phone number.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
The Health Science Center Library provides Loansome Doc Services Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Requests made on weekends and University holidays will be processed the following work day.
- I agree to keep the Health Science Center Libraries’ (HSCL) Library Identification number in confidence. The HSCL’s LIBID will be supplied to you upon receipt of this contract.
- I agree to abide by the U.S. Copyright Law and Fair Use guidelines:
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, US Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the requested photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law. (37 C.F.R. 201.14)
- RUSH handling includes an additional charge of $10.00. I agree to pay any additional RUSH fee when it is incurred.
- To CANCEL a request, I will immediately call 352.273.8447 with the request number. I understand that I may not be able to avoid fees and charges if the request has already been processed or filled.
- I understand that I will be billed monthly for items which have been supplied. I agree to pay the Health Science Center Library within 30 days of the receipt of the invoice. I understand that failure to do so may result in suspension of this library service.
- I understand that the Health Science Center Library will provide at least 30 days’ notice of changes in fees.
GET REGISTERED
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may be billed to UF Departmental accounts. For more information,
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* Corporate customers are considered to be for-profit entities, including attorneys, pharmaceutical
and medical device companies, document suppliers, etc.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How long will it take to receive my document?
Average turnaround time is approximately 2 days; however, online delivery via Web PDF makes same-day delivery possible in many cases.
- How does Web PDF delivery work, exactly?
Your document will be scanned and placed on our web server. This process will automatically generate and send you an email notification stating that your document is ready for retrieval. The email will contain a link to connect you directly to the login screen. Login using your email address and the supplied PIN number. Documents are removed from the server after 5 views or 14 days.
- What if my citation is not found in PubMed?
The citation must appear in PubMed for Loansome Doc to be used. If it is not a PubMed citation, you may order using our in-house request form. These forms are accessible to both UF and Non-UF patrons here.
- Note: Only items held within the HSC Libraries' collections will be filled for Non-UF patrons.
EMERGENCY REQUESTS
To make an emergency request, call the Interlibrary Loan Office at the Health Sciences Library 352.273.8447. Because of the immediate attention required by library staff, these requests should be made only for actual clinical emergencies. Telephone notification is necessary in addition to putting the request into the Loansome Doc system.
STATUS OF REQUESTS
You can query the system for the status of your request. If you do not receive your requested material within two weeks, notify the Health Science Center Library Interlibrary Loan office. Please be prepared to give staff the order number from your Loan Status Report (
Check the National Library of Medicine’s Loansome Doc Factsheet).
CANCELING A REQUEST
To cancel a request, call the Interlibrary Loan Office with the order number. In some instances, it may not be possible to cancel a request already on the system. If it has already been processed or filled, charges will be assessed.
INVOICES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED
Invoices for services provided through Loansome Doc by the Health Science Center Library and other supplying libraries will be sent monthly. Payment is expected within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice. Unpaid invoices may result in suspension of this and other library services.
CONTACT
For assistance in completing the Loansome Doc contract or for additional questions about the service please contact the HSC Libraries Interlibrary Loan/Request-a-Copy Department at
or email us at
**Requests are processed by the Interlibrary Loan / Request-a-Copy Office during normal business hours from 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday. All requests are subject to copyright limitations and availability. ILL/Request-a-Copy staff reserves the right to reject any request based on copyright or library regulations. **
