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Patrons must check our library database to ensure we do not own the book before requesting on interlibrary loan.
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New books (books published within the last six months) are not available through interlibrary loan.
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The usual loan period is three weeks with a possible two-week extension.
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Overdue charges for interlibrary loans are $1.00 a day per item.
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Interlibrary loan books that are not picked up will result in a $5.00 charge per item.
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Renewals must be requested 3-5 days prior to the due date by contacting the library.
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The request process can take anywhere from a week to a couple of months depending upon the availability of the material. Some libraries restrict lending on certain materials; books on CD, rare books, fragile items, and video recordings.
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Some libraries charge to lend their materials. The library will contact you for approval if this is the case.
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Loss of borrowing privileges will result if a patron is consistently late with the return of their interlibrary loans.
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The lending library will assess any damage or replacement charges.
Patron-Initiated Interlibrary Loan