Interlibrary Loan Systems

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) systems enable libraries to share resources, allowing patrons to borrow books, articles, or other materials from participating libraries beyond their own collection. When you request an item not available locally, your library coordinates with partner libraries to find and borrow it on your behalf. This expands access to a wider range of resources without additional purchase costs, promoting resource sharing, cost savings, and access to specialized or rare materials. The process typically involves a request, fulfillment from a lending library, and eventual return, all managed efficiently through a networked system.