Routing using a library group
DOCLINE library groups have more than 10 DOCLINE libraries with a like interest. They are usually a local consortium. They share holdings and make resource sharing easy for each other. You may request a formal DOCLINE library group from your DOCLINE Coordinator. Libraries can elect to place a group that that they are a member of in a routing table cell. Library groups should reside alone in a cell. All libraries in the group have an equal chance of being selected as routing is random.
When a request reaches a cell in your table that contains a Library Group, the algorithm will randomly select up to 20 libraries from the Library Group. The library selected must
a. - support the preferred network delivery method
b. - report owning either the volume or year of the requested title
c. - be an active DOCLINE participant at the time of routing AND
d. - provide the selected level of service (if above Normal) AND
e. - provide color copy service (if selected) AND
f. - be an EFTS participant (if selected);
Then if less than 20 libraries matched for routing,
g. the institution supports one of the network alternate delivery methods selected AND conditions b - f are met.
You can find supporting information on routing in the FAQ’s that reside in DOCLINE.
Your DOCLINE Coordinator
