Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan FAQs
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ILL service provides access to materials that are not in our collection, including:
- Books, except those published within the last two years
- Newspapers on microfilm
- Photocopies of specific pages from journals and newspapers
- Photocopies of specific information from genealogy or other non-circulating materials
- Theses and dissertations
- Government documents
- Reports and conference proceedings
- Music scores
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Physical items such as books, audiobook CDs, and DVDs
Only library cardholders with full privileges may suggest a purchase of physical items.
Cardholders who have cards in the following statuses may not suggest purchases of physical items:
- Accounts with balances of more than $75 in fees
- Online registration
- Student cards
- eCards
Digital items such as eBooks and downloadable audiobooks
Library cardholders in these statuses may suggest a purchase of digital items:
- All-access cards
- Student cards
- eCards
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You can use interlibrary loan if you have a library card, unless your card has one of the following statuses:
- Reciprocal borrowers (Non-King County Residents)
- Cards that are unable to borrow items due to fees
- Limited checkout
- Online registration
- Visitor cards
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Typically 2-4 weeks, depending upon the number of libraries that own the item and its availability. Specialized items may take longer.
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No. Limitations on the BiblioCommons software do not allow for cancellations or removal of old suggestions at this time.
