Idaho Commission for Libraries

The LiLI-U Users Guide includes instructions on the purpose and use of various tools available through the LiLI Unlimited program. In it, users will learn about batchloading, how to download MARC records, the interlibrary loan process, and more functions that can assist with workflow issues.

Batchloading (or batch processing)

A technique by which records to be processed are collected into groups. The group of records is sent or loaded to the service all at once. In OCLC service, batchloading is an automated method of processing authority, bibliographic and holdings data into WorldCat.

Types of Batch Processing Projects

Hands-on Training

Hands-on training for new participants is offered each year. Invitations to scheduled training sessions will be sent to participating libraries and promoted via LibIdaho for those libraries that want to send new staff or receive a refresher on the topics. Scheduled training events are always posted on the Events Calendar.

Using the LiLI Unlimited Catalog

The LiLI Unlimited Catalog is a statewide library database to identify
and locate materials in libraries throughout Idaho. Currently, over 200
academic, public, and school libraries participate in the program, with
more libraries joining each year. The LiLI-U Catalog is available to
any Idaho citizen and can be accessed via the LiLI Portal.