Dear Colleagues
With apologies for yet another request to the list... Is anybody
supplying library privilege (i.e. fair use) copies without a written
signature at some stage in the process? Has anyone come up with an
arrangement which genuinely meets the requirements for a secure
electronic signature? Looking at ILL information on HEI websites, many
libraries offer downloadable request forms or online requesting.
However, in the majority of cases it is evident from the information
accessible on the web that a written signature crops up at some stage in
the request process (even where a user has to "register" for the ILL
service. Presumably because it difficult to satisfy the requirements for
an acceptable electronic signature.
EITHER the user prints out and signs hard copy and supplies it to ILL
staff before request is processed (in which case copy can be sent direct
to user)
OR signs a declaration on collection (having in some cases ticked a box
at the online requesting stage)
OR is sent a declaration to sign and return after requesting but before
despatch
Has anybody cracked this one? I'd be very grateful for replies -
positive or negative!
Helen Thomas
Interlibrary Loans Team
Middlesex University
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