Your WCPLS card allows you to borrow any book available from any
library within the HAL system.
What is an interlibrary loan?
An interlibrary loan is the process of one library lending an item
or sending a photocopy to another library
Through interlibrary loan, Washington County Public Library
patrons have access to library resources through the world.
If I use one of the branch libraries, can I place an interlibrary
loan?
Yes! Your requests will be forwarded to the Main Library and your
borrowed item will be sent to the branch.
Return the borrowed item before the due date.
May anyone request an interlibrary loan?
Yes! You need to have a current Washington County Public Library
System card with no outstanding charges and complete an interlibrary loan
form for each title.
What may be borrowed on an interlibrary loan?
Most books
copies of magazine articles.
Microforms
What may not be borrowed on an interlibrary loan?
Libraries do not usually loan audiovisual materials, reference
books, rare books, or recently published books, including best
sellers.
How many items may be borrowed?
Each patron can have up to five (5) interlibrary loans in process
at one time.
How long does it take to get an item?
Most interlibrary loans are received within 14 days.
Is there a charge for interlibrary loans?
At present there are no charges associated with Interlibrary Loan.
Occasionally a lending library will specify that a charge is
associated with the loan of an item but we will not agree it can't be
located anywhere else and unless the patron agrees to pay in advance.
How will I know when my loan is available?
A library staff member will call you.
Where and how do I pick up my loan?
You my pick up your item at the Main Library circulation desk or
branch where the item was requested.
You must bring your library card with you. (Note: Some rare or
special loans may require in-library use only.)
Can someone else pick up my interlibrary loan?
Yes! They must bring your library card.
How long can I keep my interlibrary loan?
Loan periods vary from one week to several weeks.
Due dates and other special conditions are noted on a paper
wrapper affixed to the cover.
Are interlibrary loans renewable?
Some libraries permit renewals.
Inquire at the Main Library for renewal information at least one
week before the item is due.
Are there fines for interlibrary loans?
Borrowers are responsible for the full cost of any lost or damaged
items.
Where do I return my interlibrary loan?
The items loaned must be returned to the circulation desk where
you obtained the item and handed to a staff member.
Do not place interlibrary loan materials in the book drops.
How do I get more information about interlibrary loans?
Call the Reference Desk at (276) 676-6298.
Come by the Reference Desk at the Main Library in Abingdon.
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