In most cases, staff order items from lending libraries within one working day of receiving a patron request. The turn around time for an item ordered through interlibrary loan depends largely on the location of the lending library. Materials usually arrive in two weeks or less. Photocopies are yours to keep. The loan period, renewal and use restrictions for loaned materials are set by the supplying library.
Loan periods are usually for two to four weeks.
You are responsible for all interlibrary loan materials from the time that you check them out of the library until they are checked back in. If the material is lost or damaged while in your possession, you must pay for any repair, replacement and processing fees which the lending library charges. In order to make interlibrary loan an effective service, it is necessary to maintain good relations with the cooperating libraries. Loan periods, renewals and use restrictions are determined by the lending library and MUST be strictly complied with. A patron may still request photocopies since they do not have to be returned.