Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a program that allows us to share resources
with other libraries in the United States.
Borrowing Guidelines:
- Library cardholders without age restrictions may request materials not owned by the Lubbock Public Library through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
- Library patrons are restricted to a total of 20 active requests, due to the volume of daily requests and the cost of postage.
- Most materials take an average of two to three weeks to arrive. ILL items may be checked out for four weeks with no renewal unless otherwise specified by the lending library.
- Every effort is made to obtain materials from libraries that do not charge for ILL services. When charges are incurred, patrons are responsible for payment. Lubbock Public Library does not pass postage costs for ILL materials to the patron.
- The patron is required to pay replacement cost and additional fees imposed by the lending library in the event of loss or damage to material. Overdue fines are charged for ILL materials returned after the due date.
- All requests for photocopies comply with federal copyright law. The library keeps track of the number of request per journal title to insure that copyright laws are followed.
To Submit a Request:
- Before submitting a request, please search the Lubbock Public Library Catalog. If the library owns the item, place a hold on it. You will receive a notice when the item is available for your use.
- If the library does not own the item, go to http://texasgroup.worldcat.org
OR
- Type the title of the item in the search box below and click on "Search."
- When you locate the item in the search results, click on the title.
- Click on the "Request item" button.
- Select Lubbock Public Library from the drop down menu and click “Continue.” Then log in with your library card number and last name.
- Complete the request form by selecting the pickup location and typing in your email address. Click “Continue.”
- You will receive a notice when the item is received.
Requesting Photocopies:
- Photocopies of journal articles, chapters from books and other material may be requested.
- Complete citation information including title of journal or other source material, title and author of article, etc is required.
- To submit a request for copies click on the button below and fill out the form as completely as possible. Most information is required to submit a request.
- A separate request is required for each article.
- If you have questions about this form or the status of your request, please contact a librarian at the branch of the library most convenient to you.
Requesting Microfilm:
- To request microfilm click on the button below and fill out the form as completely as possible. Most information on the form is required.
- A separate request is required for each reel of microfilm.
- If you have questions about this form or the status of your request, please contact a librarian at the branch of the library most convenient to you.
