Interlibrary Loans
The Interlibrary Loan service can help you obtain library material not owned by the Pima County Public Library. A nation-wide computer system (OCLC) is used to locate material and then the material is requested from other libraries to loan or photocopy the material needed. Customers with fines or incorrect information must clear up any problems before submitting an Interlibrary Loan request.
On this page, you will find answers to these questions:
- How can I request an Interlibrary Loan?
- What items can I request through Interlibrary Loan?
- Can I request articles through Interlibrary Loan?
- How long does it take to get an Interlibrary Loan?
- How long can I keep Interlibrary Loans?
How can I request an Interlibrary Loan?
Any Pima County resident with a valid Pima County Public Library card can use this service in the following ways:
- Request in-person at the library
- By phone (1-520-229-5300, ext. 3)
- Request online
What items can I request through Interlibrary Loan?
- Books with a publication date over one year prior to the request date.
- Books that cost over $6.00.
- Books that have you have not requested previously in the last year.
Can I request articles through Interlibrary Loan?
Photocopies of articles not available in the Pima County Public Library system can be requested. These requests must be made in person because of the copyright compliance law. Photocopies may incur a charge of up to $10.00.
How long does it take to receive an Interlibrary Loan?
Your request may take four to six weeks to arrive. You will be notified as indicated in your account when it arrives.
How long can I keep Interlibrary Loans?
Your Interlibrary Loan can be checked out for three weeks and is not renewable. There is no grace period for Interlibrary Loans. Fines for overdue items are $.50 per day. Interlibrary Loans must be returned to the information desk of the library where you checked it out.