Instructions for Delivery Routing Slip:

For most of your activity, you will use the “S” routing slip. You need to check the Massachusetts Delivery Routing Directory to determine which name is designated for a particular library. This listing is on the SEMLS website, under Delivery/Statewide Routing Directory.

The label name should be written exactly the way it is in the directory. Preprinted SEMLS routing slips are also available on the website, under Delivery/Routing Slips. The SEMLS office highly recommends the use of these routing slip to expedite your delivery.

If you need to handwrite out any routing slips, here is an example:

To: Library Name
Attention: ILL, circulation supervisor, children’s librarian, director or leave blank.
Date Sent: current date
From: Your Library Name
Route: Southeast

When sending items outside of the Southeast area, staff should choose the routing slip for the delivery route that the library is on. If you need to send items to the other regions, you will need to legibly print the name of the town if you are sending to a public library or the name of the institution if you are sending to any other type of library. Your route name Southeast needs to be printed on your routing slip. You will also need to check the Massachusetts Delivery Routing Directory to determine which route delivers to a particular library, such as B, C, M, N or W.
They are available in PDF format.
QUESTIONS? Call SEMLS at 877-923-3531