Lending Services

About Lending Services

The HAM-TMC Library provides borrowing libraries with extensive interlibrary loan services. The HAM-TMC Library is pleased to be able to assist other libraries in fulfilling the information needs of their patrons. The HAM-TMC Library also serves as the Regional Medical Library for the South Central Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM SCR).

How to Contact Us

Customer Service Contact	Alisa Hemphill
Telephone Number	713.799.7159 or 713.799.7179
Fax Number	713.790.7056
ARIEL Address	192.68.30.164
Email	tmcariel@exch.library.tmc.edu
Website (with link to Catalog)	http://www.library.tmc.edu
Hours of Operation	8am - 5pm, Monday thru Friday
Address	HAM-TMC Library PC/ILL Department 1133 John Freeman Blvd Houston, TX 77030
OCLC Symbol	TMC
DOCLINE LIBID	TXUTEX
NUC Symbol	TxHMC
Consortia/Memberships	HARLiC SCAMeL THSLC UTSL (UT System Libraries) TexShare (TExpress 44-HOU) Amigos
FEIN	74-1277657

Who Can Use Lending Services?

Any library who needs loans or photocopies from the HAM-TMC Library's collection may request Lending Services. There are fees associated with Lending Services.

Fee Schedule

Click here for the latest fee schedule. Certain consortial partners receive discounted or free services. See the fee schedule for details.

Payment Methods

Libraries using HAM-TMC's Lending Services may pay by OCLC IFM, EFTS, or by monthly invoice. EFTS and IFM methods are preferred. All payments must be in US dollars. You can pay invoices via credit card if you wish.

How Do I Place A Request?

We accept requests via DOCLINE, OCLC, FAX and US MAIL (ALA-form). Requests for RUSH service should be entered on the appropriate system (DOCLINE or OCLC), then a copy of the request should be faxed to our office.

What Is the Loan Period? The Renewal Period?

Materials borrowed from the HAM-TMC Library may be kept for three (3) weeks. Items may be renewed for an additional two (2) weeks.

Materials That Do NOT Circulate

Our serials (bound and unbound), and materials from our Special Collections do not circulate.

How Will I Receive Materials?

A wide variety of delivery methods are available:

ARIEL: Your documents will be scanned and delivered via ARIEL
Mail: You can have your documents sent to you via US Mail.
TExpress/Trans-Amigos Express: Your requested materials will be sent by courier.
Fax: We can fax your documents to you (no additional charge for US libraries).

Whenever possible, we will ship your materials to you via your preferred method, or the method listed in your request.

Last Updated: December 10, 2003 2:34 PM