Didn't find what you were looking for in our catalogue?
The Guelph Public Library welcomes your requests! We can borrow items from other libraries for you through Interlibrary Loan.
- Before requesting an Interlibrary Loan, check the Guelph Public Library catalogue. If we have the title you are looking for, please place a request through our catalogue.
- For items published within the last year, please Suggest a Purchase as most libraries will not lend out new material though Interlibrary Loan.
How can I request an item through Interlibrary Loan?
There are two ways to request items through Interlibrary Loan.
- Items can be requested in person at any library location, by calling your nearest library or by completing the Interlibrary Loan request form.
- To manage your own interlibrary loans, sign up for a Self-Serve Interlibrary Loan account and access the INFOntario Interlibrary Loan System.
What can I request?
The following can be requested through Interlibrary Loan:
- Print material (fiction and nonfiction) published more than one year ago
- Audiobooks (Books on CD or Playaways)
- Compact Discs
- Microfilm from the Archives of Ontario
The following cannot be requested through Interlibrary Loan:
- New material released less than a year ago
- DVDs, Blu-rays or Video Games
- Items available through Amazon.ca for less than $5.00
- Book club sets
- Microfilm/fiche
How much does it cost?
- Interlibrary Loans from other public libraries are usually free of charge.
- Fines will be charged on overdue Interlibrary Loan materials in accordance with Guelph Public Library policies.
- Lost or damaged items will be charged to your account as determined by the lending library.
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