ILLiad selected as the National Library of Medicine’s interlibrary loan and document delivery management system
Virginia Beach, VA – Atlas Systems is pleased to announce that ILLiad has been selected by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health, as its interlibrary loan (ILL) and document delivery management system. The decision to use ILLiad came in response to a competitive proposal process for NLM’s ILL and document delivery needs.
ILLiad, developed by Atlas Systems, Inc. and offered in partnership with OCLC, is a trusted solution for libraries. With its integration into OCLC’s WorldShare Interlibrary Loan network—connecting over 10,000 libraries in more than 50 countries—ILLiad streamlines interlibrary loan workflows and offers a suite of advanced features designed to meet the complex needs of library systems.
In addition to being used by medical libraries, health science libraries, and medical centers, ILLiad is the leading ILL management system used by major institutions, including ARL member libraries, research libraries, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) member libraries. Its reputation for reliability and efficiency makes it the preferred choice for large libraries seeking to better manage their ILL and document delivery services.
Key features of ILLiad include:
DOCLINE Integration: ILLiad’s integration with DOCLINE enhances efficiency for medical and health sciences libraries by streamlining biomedical resource sharing directly within the ILLiad platform.
Systems Integration: ILLiad seamlessly works with a variety of library systems, enabling library staff to handle more tasks with greater ease.
Customizable Workflows: Tailored workflows meet the unique demands of each library, optimizing the management of ILL requests.
Advanced Request Management: From copyright compliance to billing and automation, ILLiad simplifies the entire ILL process, ensuring fast and accurate delivery of materials.
NLM will also have access to the Atlas Concierge Service, a premium support offering from Atlas Systems. The Concierge Service provides expert, hands-on assistance, helping libraries maximize the full potential of ILLiad. From custom workflows and in-depth training to ongoing support, the Atlas Concierge Service ensures that libraries can confidently manage their ILL services.
About Atlas Systems, Inc.
Since 1995 Atlas Systems has worked with libraries, archives, museums, and information repositories to facilitate and promote collection visibility and access. Starting with the ILLiad interlibrary loan management system (distributed exclusively by OCLC), Atlas now supports efficient workflows in the areas of course resource management with Ares and special collections and archives management with Aeon and ArchivesSpace. The Atlas goal is to deliver the highest quality software products and customer service for libraries, special collections, and archives to enhance staff productivity and improve service to users.
You can also access the article from OCLC at https://www.oclc.org/en/news/releases/2025/20250114-illiad-selected-as-nlm-ill.html
About ILLiad
The ILLiad Resource Sharing Management software saves you time by managing all your library’s borrowing, lending, and document delivery in one place. ILLiad was developed by Atlas Systems and is now distributed exclusively by OCLC.
Information on Atlas Systems support for ILLiad institutions can be found at https://www.atlas-sys.com/concierge-services. To request a quote for ILLiad from OCLC, please visit https://www.oclc.org/content/forms/worldwide/en/illiad-quote.html.
About Concierge Services
The Atlas Concierge for Aeon subscription provides consulting to further optimize your Aeon software or operations to enhance service to your users and improve staff productivity.
Learn more about Concierge Services at https://www.atlas-sys.com/concierge-services.