Requesting an Interlibrary Loan
Once you’re sure that your library does not have the item you’re looking for, you can request an interlibrary loan.
Getting Started with patron self-serve Interlibrary Loan:
- Go tothe link on our library website or use and select English or French.
- Select Sign In and enter your User ID and password as provided by the Interlibrary Loan office.
- Choose Anytown Public Library as your library location from the Authentication Service menu.
- SelectStandard orAdvanced Search.
- Note Current Profile drop down menu – You will use these search profiles to do your searching.
- Select[your library’s home profile]as your initial search profile.
- Enter keywords from the title, and/or author. No matches from the first profile? Select a different profile and so on, moving through all the profiles if necessary.
- Select Detailsto verify this is the item you want.
- SelectGet it!to place a request. Item details are automatically entered in the interlibrary loanform.
- Complete the form by selecting your preferred Pickup Location from the drop down menu at the bottom of the form.
- ClickRequest button to send your request.
- There is no need to print the request. You can view your requests at any time using the My Requests link.
- Sign Outwhen you are finished.
*Please Note - A more comprehensive
“take home” UserGuide is available from library staff or on the library website.
AnytownPublic Library
123 Any Street
Anytown, Ontario
N5R 5V1
Tel: 555-555-5555
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is a virtual bibliographic catalogue and Interlibrary Loan network for Ontario public libraries
in partnership with
Ontario Library Service-North
and
Southern Ontario Library Service
with support from
the province of Ontario
Anytown Public Library
offers
Interlibrary Loan Service
If our library does not have what you are looking for ask us about gettingit supplied from another library… we probably can!
What is Interlibrary Loan?
Any borrowed book or item that comes from another library outside of theAnytownPublic Library system is considered an interlibrary loan. Patrons must check the AnytownPublic Library’s catalogue first to determine if the item is available from our collection prior to making an interlibrary loan request to borrow from other libraries.
How do I request an Interlibrary Loan?
You can place a request through library staff at the public service desk.
. . .OR
You can use patron self-serve Interlibrary Loan to place your request yourself from the library, work, school, home…anywhere, anytime at your convenience.
What is patron self-serve Interlibrary Loan?
It is the patron interface to INFOwhich is the
province wide Interlibrary Loan network that
Anytown Public Library belongs to.
How long does it take to fulfill a request?
This varies depending on the availability of the requested item. Many requests are filled in as little as a few days. Harder to procure items could take up to six weeks or longer.
How can I sign up?
Library users must first possess a valid library card and have an Interlibrary Loan patron record created in the INFO system by our staff.
To register, provide your full name, address, home phone number and library card number in an email to our Interlibrary Loan office at
Where do I log on to the patron access interlibrary loan system, how do I use it?
Visit our library’s website at and select the xxxxx link. Users need to sign in with a User ID, password and Authentication Service which is supplied by our Interlibrary Loan office when you registered for self- service. You will find a link to user instructions offered on our website as well.
What if I don’t find what I am looking for in the INFO system?
From the Interlibrary Loan page on our website, select theInterlibrary LoanRequestoption and fill in theform which will be sent to library staff for processing. You will be contacted if additional information is needed regarding your request or to approve service charges.
How can I monitor the progress of my requests?
You can view the status of your request by looking at “My Requests” on the side-bar of the webpage to know when it has been processed, shipped and received. You can also observe if your interlibrary loan request has been cancelled because the item is locally held in the Anytown library or if the policies of the lending library prohibit loan. If there is any problem with your request library staff will alert you. Please do not resubmit your request.
How will I be notified that my material is available?
Patron notification will take place once the item has been received at the library where the patron is registered. Library staff will inform the patron by telephone or e-mail. Prompt pick-up ensures that you will have the maximum borrowing time.
How do I renew a borrowed item due date?
You can not renew a due date on line. You must contact library staff to request a renewal of the loan period. Please contact the Interlibrary Loan Department at our library.
Phone: 555-555-5555 ext. 555
Email: