INTER-LIBRARY LOANS
WHAT IS AN INTER-LIBRARY LOAN?
If we don’t have a book in our collection, we can try to borrow it from another Manitoba library for you using an Inter-Library Loan (ILL). There is a postage fee of $1.50 (per book) charged to your account once your ILL request is processed, and is payable upon pickup of your ILL title at the library.
HOW LONG CAN I KEEP AN ILL-TITLE?
The amount of time you can have an ILL depends on the lending library’s policies. Circulation ranges from 2 to 4 weeks. The overdue charge for ILL titles is $1.00 per day, per book.
HOW DO I REQUEST AN INTER-LIBRARY LOAN?
You can fill in the form below to automatically request your book(s). We require the book’s title and author. It’s also important to note, if the book was published in the last six months, it is not yet available to Inter-Library loan.
If you prefer, you can come in to the library to make your ILL request, or call our ILL clerk at 1-833-960-3519 (extension 444). We look forward to helping you get the book(s) you’re looking for.
CAN I REQUEST MORE THAN ONE BOOK?
No, we have a limit of one title per patron at a time. There are some exceptions (book clubs, using borrowed items for teaching, etc.), so if you have any questions, please email our ILL clerk at ffpl@shaw.ca, call our ILL clerk at 1-833-960-3519 (extension 444), or stop by the library.