Interlibrary Loan Services – known as ILL

If we don’t have what you want, we’ll search until we find it!

What Can Be Requested Through Interlibrary Loan?
Just about anything. The Interlibrary Loan Department will try to find whatever it is that you are looking for. Be aware that while videocassettes, DVDs and audiocassettes may be requested, our success rate for receiving these items is low. Many libraries do not lend media of these types. Entire issues of magazines, best sellers, items in high demand and items less than 12 months old may not be requested. Certain reference items are also very difficult to get (genealogical materials, very old items), but we are willing to try--and have been successful in some cases.

How Do I Submit an Interlibrary Loan Request?
ILL request forms may be submitted by telephone or in person at The Taylor County Public Library. Each person may have up to 3 ILL requests active at a time.

How Much Does Interlibrary Loan Cost?
Taylor County Public Library makes every attempt to obtain items at no cost to our users. Some lending libraries charge a fee to TCPL for loaning their materials. If we cannot obtain items at no cost from another library, this borrowing cost will be passed on to the patrons.

How Long Will It Take?
1-2 weeks depending on the lending library.

How Long May I Keep the Item?
Items are received from the lending library with the date the item is due at that library. The TCPL Interlibrary Loan Staff does not set the due dates. Most items are renewable one time, upon approval of the lending library. All renewals should be requested at least 3 days prior to the due date to allow time for the ILL Department to request a renewal from the lending library, which may or may not grant the renewal.

Are There Any Restrictions?
Some items will arrive with restrictions set by the lending library. Restrictions are generally of two kinds: "IN LIBRARY USE ONLY" (item may not leave the library) and "NO RENEWALS" (item may not be renewed, but must be returned by the original due date). The Interlibrary Loan Department does not set these restrictions. The lending library sets the restrictions and Taylor County Public Library must follow them.