Interlibrary Loans (Info Ontario)

What Is Interlibrary Loan?

Interlibrary Loan is a way of borrowing and lending of material between library systems.  If an item cannot be found in the library catalogue your St. Marys Public Public Library card allows you to have access to libraries and archives across Canada.  You are entitled to order 2 interlibrary loans per patron per week.

What Cannot Be Borrowed?

• Materials that are too new (many libraries do not interloan materials purchased within the last 12 months)
• Reference material (directories, encyclopedias, etc.)
• Textbooks and school course materials

What Does It Cost?

Most public or government libraries in Canada will loan material free of charge. If your request can be filled from one of these libraries there will be no charge to you. If a fee is charged, this will be passed on to you. We do not order from these libraries without your permission. The charges are added to your account at the Library and must be paid when picking up the book.

How Do I Do It?

You can request an interloan in person at the library.

Wait Times

Interloan items may take 1 - 4 weeks to reach your local library.

Renewals

Interlibrary loans can only be renewed by contacting the library.