Interlibrary Loan Service
Please allow at least one week for your request to appear on your patron account.
What Is Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary Loan is a service that allows Beaverton City Library patrons to obtain materials that are not available through Washington County libraries. We borrow from libraries all over the United States. We reciprocate by lending our materials to libraries outside of the Washington County Library System.
How to Request
Submit Request Online
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Print out one of the forms below and submit it in person at the Beaverton City Library Adult Reference Desk:
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How Soon Will my ILL Item Arrive?
It is a good idea to allow 2 to 4 weeks for your ILL to arrive. If material is sent from a nearby lender it comes much faster. There is not a definite answer to this question. If you need material for a research project, please order your material as far in advance as possible.
How Can I Check on the Status of my Interlibrary Loan Request?
Will I Have to Pay for ILL Service?
Most of the lenders we borrow from are free lenders. A few lenders charge to loan or copy materials. We always check with free lenders first. There may be a charge for items that are more specific or harder to locate, especially if there are fewer than 10 lenders. You increase your chances of getting the item, if you indicate that you are willing to pay.
What Can I Borrow through Interlibrary Loan?
It is possible to borrow many kinds of materials. Books, videos, DVDs, CDs, microfilm, musical scores, newspaper and journal articles are examples of the kinds of materials we can borrow for you. We typically will not receive items if there are fewer than 10 lenders. Please check the number of owning U.S. libraries. Please note: your library card must be in good standing in order for this request to be processed.
How Long Can I Check Out an Interlibrary Loan?
Loan period is determined by lending library, and materials can often be renewed. A lending library can ask for the immediate return of its material at any time or restrict use of the materials to inside the library.
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