Twinsburg Public Library Interlibrary Loan Guidelines
What is Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary Loan is a service in which participating libraries worldwide share their collections with one another. If you need material that is not owned by the Clevnet consortium, we may request it for you from another library if you have a TPL library card in good standing.
What types of materials may I borrow?
You may request books that were published over a year ago. We will not request new books, audio-visual materials (DVDs, music CDs, etc.), items that we already own, entire magazines, E-materials, journals, or rare/unique materials that would be difficult to replace. We ask that customers limit their active requests to two per month. This includes current ILL checkouts and in-progress requests.
Is there a fee for this service?
We request items from libraries that will loan for free when possible. If there is a fee assessed, we will contact you to see whether you are willing to pay for the loan. There is a $1.00 a day overdue fee that you will be responsible for paying if the loaned item is returned late. Additional fees may apply per lending library.
How can I make an Interlibrary Loan request?
You can fill out the Non-CLEVNET Interlibrary Loan Request Form at the Reference Desk. Completed forms should be submitted to the Reference Desk. The ILL Librarian will check material availability, contact you with the options, and inform you about any fees or restrictions. To utilize this service, we require an active phone and/or email to maintain communication throughout each request.
How long will it take for my item to arrive?
Items usually arrive two to three weeks after confirmation from the lending library. We cannot guarantee a delivery date. Requests are subject to longer wait times due to increased demand and/or staff availability.
What is the loan period?
The lending library sets the due date for your item. This could be anywhere from one week to more than a month. Interlibrary loaned materials may not be renewed.
How will I know when my requested item has arrived?
When your item is ready for pickup, it will be checked out for the specific loan period set by the lending library, and you will be notified by email or by phone. The item will be held at the pickup location’s checkout desk.
Updated: 9/5/23