Our library buys the books and materials that we think are most wanted by our community. Because of limited resources and space we can’t buy everything that is published, but we can usually get it from another library. This is called inter-library loan. Our library is part of a vast network of participating libraries that are willing to loan out materials to other libraries.
If we don’t have the book, audio CD, or DVD that you are looking for, ask the staff to get it for you from another library. There is no charge for this service. Most of the items are delivered to our library in 7-10 days. The loan periods vary, but you are able to keep most items at least 2 weeks. The staff will inform you of the loan period when you pick up the item.
Our library uses SILO Interlibrary loan to borrow items from other Iowa libraries and OCLC Interlibrary loan to borrow items from libraries around the United States and other countries.
We are now part of a statewide loaning system called IAShares, that is available to public libraries in the state of Iowa. Items shared through IAShares can take a little longer to receive but allow us to borrow books for FREE! Contact us for more information!
