LTLS Delivery Changes

As the transition to the new merged southern system - Illinois Heartland Library System - begins, LTLS is changing to delivery procedures that have been adopted for the new system.  With these changes, all four southern systems will follow the same delivery procedures.  The LTLS Delivery web site explains the new procedures and route changes, as well as information about continuing procedures that are not changing.  The primary changes, which will be implemented beginning April 25, are highlighted here:

Delivery based on volume
LTLS has based delivery frequency on volume for several years.  However, the volume categories are slightly different for IHLS and have this effect:
•16 LTLS libraries will receive 1 less day per week of delivery
•1 LTLS library will receive 1 more day per week of delivery
•Alternative delivery/on request delivery will continue for 38 libraries, for up to 2 days per week.  However, LTLS may at times elect to mail to some libraries when volume is particularly low.
Click here to see daily routes and delivery stops.

Community Access Terminals (CAT)
Community Access Terminal stops means one stop for all libraries in a community.  Although this will initially be voluntary, community stops are highly encouraged.  Libraries in a community must determine one library stop that will be the delivery point for all – this is usually the library with the highest volume/frequency.  Each library in a community access stop will have its own materials sorted into separate containers.  Community access stops must stay in place for an entire year.  Contact Bob Towner, btowne@lincolntrail.info, to discuss or arrange a Community Access Terminal stop for your community.

Delivery on the Go
LTLS has asked libraries to sort for down the route stops, now called Delivery on the Go, for several years.  There is no change in that procedure.  Also, libraries still need to pre-sort for other locations as well by either bundling materials together or using a complete bag for one library location.  This procedure has not changed and is outlined on the Delivery web site.  

For more information, email Bob Towner, btowne@lincolntrail.info, or visit the LTLS Delivery web site for a complete explanation of the delivery procedures.