Each library attempts to complete an interlibrary loan transaction within the time frame requested by the customer. Both borrowing and lending libraries begin processing all interlibrary loan transactions within three days of receipt. Library staff have a method of tracking interlibrary loan requests as they go through the process. Library staff use the most efficient and cost-effective method for delivering materials among libraries. This may vary depending on delivery methods available, their cost, and how effective the library has found various methods to be.
Customers have access to materials borrowed through interlibrary loan for at least one week.
Go to top Materials Libraries lend materials in all types of formats. Those libraries designated by statute to lend materials are obligated to provide lending services. Any library that borrows specific types of materials through interlibrary loan is also expected, if it owns them, to lend those types of materials through interlibrary loan. A library may place limits on loans, but will attempt to lend as many materials as possible when requested to do so. Library staff follow general, statewide interlibrary loan guidelines and use existing mechanisms for balancing borrowing and loaning among libraries.