Interlibrary Loan TExpress Courier
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Trans-Amigos Express (TAE) Courier Launches New Label Maker
The Amigos Trans-Amigos Express (TAE) Courier is launching a new label maker! This new tool will provide users with an easy-to-use system filled with enhancements to streamline courier processes.
The new label maker will be available for use by TAE participants on November 6, 2023. Apply for a user account for the new TAE Label Maker at https://tlm.amigos.org/ in anticipation of that start date.
About TExpress Statewide Courier Services
TExpress Courier FAQ
What is the cost?
Courier pricing for FY 2026 is:
Courier Service Full Subscription Cost TSLAC Subsidy Cost to Library 5 days per week $6,634 $2,189 $4,445 3 days per week $4,528 $1,494 $3,034 2 days per week $3,477 $1,147 $2,330
To sign up for the service, please contact the Amigos Help Desk at 800-843-8482 or email tae@amigos.org.
Save time and money on your interlibrary loans and improve service to your patrons
The TExpress courier program offers 5-day, 3-day, or 2-day a week courier service to participating libraries throughout Texas for one low annual fee.
TExpress is available to Texas academic and public libraries.
Whether your primary interlibrary loan activities are lending or borrowing, the TExpress courier service can streamline your shipping, speed up your turnaround time, and save money.
Who are the participating libraries?
TExpress courier offers pickup and delivery service between participating TExpress libraries:
- Over 200 Texas public and academic libraries participate in the statewide courier program, see Amigos’ website for a complete list of participating libraries.
- Many libraries in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Missouri, and Kansas use the Trans-Amigos Express, which connects with TExpress at no extra charge.
How do you determine if subscribing to TExpress makes sense for your library?
- Calculate annual shipping expenditures related to interlibrary loan activity. The cost to send a 2 lb. package via USPS Library Mail rate is currently $4.96. Multiply the number of interlibrary loan items shipped/returned in a year by $4.96 and compare that to the annual TExpress fees to see if the courier is cost effective for you.
- Consider time and money spent packing, labeling, and shipping interlibrary loan materials. Amigos provides shipping bags and an online label maker for participating libraries.
- Contact a participating member to hear about their experiences with the TExpress Courier service.
- See the Amigos website for more information.
How do you sign up?
To sign up for the service, please contact the Amigos Help Desk at 800-843-8482 or email tae@amigos.org.
Contacts
Sara Hayes
Statewide Interlibrary Loan Coordinator
Sarah Hubert
Grants and Accreditation Research Specialist, ILL Support
Library Development and Networking
ILL for TSLAC Patrons
Interlibrary Loan services are available for registered customers of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Requests may be made from the Texas Group Catalog. Detailed instructions can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact the Information Services staff at the Reference Desk.