Interlibrary Loan

Brockville Public Library is part of a resource-sharing network. A computer link makes it possible to borrow books from across Ontario and beyond. We cannot, however borrow recently published items.

Check out our New Patron-Initiated Interlibrary Loan Service

Policy

The Brockville Public Library Interlibrary Loan service provides patrons with an opportunity to obtain materials not owned by our library. This service is coordinated by the Southern Ontario Library Service.

To ensure appropriate use of interlibrary loan, the Library adheres to the terms of the CLA/ASTED Interlibrary Loan Code.

The Brockville Public Library both borrows and lends materials.

Eligibility

The library provides interlibrary loan service to all current library members with no overdue fines exceeding $2.00.

Cost

There is no charge for this service unless specified by the lending library or if photocopied material is required.

Borrowing Limitations

Materials not available through interlibrary loan include:

Reference materials
Videotapes/DVD's
Computer software

**On occasion, some libraries will allow reference materials to be borrowed with the condition they remain in our library for in-house use only.

Submitting Requests

To request interlibrary loan material you can email us at interlibrary@brockvillelibrary.ca or in person. When submitting a request we need your name, and current library card number as well as the author and title of the the book. An ISBN number is also useful. Click for a copy of the Interlibrary Loan form. (this form still needs to be submitted in person).

Turn Around Time

It can take as little as one day to as much as 4 weeks or longer to obtain some materials, depending on the availability or type of material requested. Patrons will be notified by phone when the requested item arrives.

Returns and Renewals

Materials must be returned with the original date due slip around the front cover of the book. Renewals are not available for interlibrary loan materials. Failure to return borrowed materials on time may jeopardize future borrowing privileges for you and this library.

Responsibilities

Overdue interlibrary loan material will result in the immediate loss of privileges for that service. The borrower is responsible for fines/and or fees received from the lender as a result of the borrower’s misuse of loaned material. Failure to pay for fines/and or fees incurred will result in suspension of interlibrary loan privileges.