Time Factors Loan periods are determined by the borrowing library based on conditions stated by the lending library, and usually vary between two and three weeks. If the lending library charges for overdues, the borrowing patron will be responsible for all charges accrued. Interlibrary Loan Renewals Renewals of interlibrary loan materials are controlled by the lending library. Restrictions Pierce Library and its patrons are bound by any restrictions imposed by the lending library. Some libraries require the borrowed material to be used in the borrowing library only or photocopying may be prohibited.
Some libraries require the reader's sign ature for unpublished dissertations.
The borrower should not allow others to use materials secured by interlibrary loan unless prepared to accept full responsibility for the material's safety. Charges Pierce Library does not charge the patron for processing interlibrary loan requests. The patron is responsible for any charges assessed by the lending library up to an agreed maximum. Until such charges are paid in full, the borrowing library will not rel ease the item in question to the patron. Interlibrary loan is based upon cooperation among many libraries and is necessary because no library can own all of the materials needed by its patrons.