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Request an Interlibrary Loan
(if you already have an account)
UPDATE: Interlibrary loan services in a modified form will resume as of June 1st and we will do our best to locate your requests. Without the delivery service previously supplied by the Southern Ontario Library Services staff we will be relying on Canada Post to ship items throughout Ontario. Some libraries may no longer be as generous as in the past as the mid-year change in delivery has created an unforeseen cost for all libraries. As such finding your requests may take longer and we may not always be able to find a lending library. We are in a transition phase and will do our best to continue this popular service. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Contact Adult Services at 905-953-5110 ext. 4770.
If you can't find a title or author in our library catalogue, we can try to borrow it from another library. If the item was published within the last 6 months, please complete a Suggest a Purchase form, because they are too new to request from another library.
How can I sign up? |
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You can register for an Interlibrary Loan account online, or by visiting the Information Desk in the Adult Services Department. You must be a member of the library with a valid library card. |
How does it work? |
| Once you have an account you may place your own request or we can do it for you at the Information Desk, Adult Services Department. We will notify you by telephone or email that the item is ready for borrowing. |
How long does it take? |
| A request can take about two to three weeks. Some requests may take longer depending on the location of the lending library and the availability of the title. |
How long can I keep it? |
| Three weeks is the usual loan period. The lending library decides the loan period and if renewals are possible. For renewals, please contact us at least one week before the due date for your item. |
How do I place my own request? |
Once you your account is set up, follow these steps to place your own request:
If you have any questions or need assistance please contact the Adult Services Department.
Visit the INFO user guide for placing your own Interlibrary Loan requests for more detailed instructions. |