Library ILL Accounts in CARL

Adding a new ILL Account in CARL

Most libraries already have an ILL account set up in CARL. If you get a request from a library, not in CARL, go ahead and create a new patron. If you have any questions or need help, please contact Molly. To set up a new account, follow these instructions:

  • Expiration date set to three years out
  • Patron type should be "ILL Other Libraries" OR "ILL-WISCAT"
  • Name should be entered as:
    • FIRST NAME: NAME OF LIBRARY
    • LAST NAME: LIBRARY
      • EXAMPLE:
        • FIRSTNAME: NEW AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL (HS)
        • LAST NAME: LIBRARY
  • Enter full address in the address field - an address is required.
  • Enter ILL email address, if you have it to allow libraries to receive email courtesy and overdue notices.
  • Any additional information such as telephone number and other contact information can be added into the record.  No need to make a special effort to collect contact person information.  If you have this information, go ahead and enter it.
  • Enter a barcode into the record and make sure to destroy or void the barcode so it isn't assigned to another patron account (there is no need to fill out a registration card or issue a library card.)
  • Preferred/Branch & Home Agency - Please have these match your library.
  • Municipality - Use reasonable effort to match the Municipality of the library.