THE GALA LENDING LIBRARY

 

 

A Brief History

The GALA Lending Library was founded in 1988 as a method of enabling members of the Greater Appalachian Llama & Alpaca Association to enhance their knowledge of lama health, welfare, use and enjoyment.  The library offers free loans of printed materials and video tapes to current members of the organization.  A list of library contents is published annually in the GALA Directory and updated periodically in the Newsletter and on the GALA web site.  The library collection has been developed through the generosity of lama owners.

 

To Donate

Donations of materials or monetary donations to purchase materials are welcome.  A memorial program is designed to honor individuals and animals.  Those wishing to make a memorial donation may contact the librarian for additional information.  Donors will be acknowledged in the GALA Newsletter, in the GALA Directory, and through a bookplate affixed to the donated material.

 

How to Borrow

Any current member of GALA may borrow materials from the GALA Library.  To make a request, please contact the librarian.  All requests must include the borrower’s name, full address and phone number.  Please include e-mail or fax numbers, if available.

 

Processing Time For Requests

All requested materials will be shipped by United States Postal Service Priority Mail within two working days of the date of the request, providing those materials are in the Collection at the time.  Borrowers will be notified within one working day of any delay in shipment due to materials being unavailable and will have the option of placing a reserve on outstanding materials.

 

Shipping

The GALA Library ships all materials to borrowers postage pre-paid in protective packaging to prevent shipping damage.  A return label is enclosed with each loan for the convenience of the borrower.  Borrowers are responsible for ensuring the safe return of borrowed materials and for return postage via United States Postal Service Priority Mail.    Ideally, materials will be insured for their return and shipped with protective packaging.

 

Loan Periods

Loan periods are for two weeks plus one week of round-trip transportation.

 

Renewals

Borrowers may request by fax, phone or e-mail a one week extension for any borrowed material.  This extension will be automatically granted provided no other member has requested that material.  Requests for renewals must be received one week before the due date.