Port Hope Public Library - Port Hope Branch

InterLibrary Loans

InterLibrary Loans

Interlibrary Loan Services (ILL)

Port Hope Public Library is pleased to offer Interlibrary loan services to its patrons.

Interlibrary Loan services allow us to work with many other libraries in Ontario to borrow print materials we do not have in our collection or available as an e-resource. Your public library understands how important the interlibrary loan service is for many of our patrons. The Library has made the decision to absorb extra costs associated with the interlibrary loan service.

We would like to remind patrons of some interlibrary loan parameters:

Please note that these conditions may change at any time due to process/policy updates

  • We do not process ILL for audio-visual material or goverment documents
  • We do not process ILL if Cobourg Public Library has a copy. As we have a recipricol arrangement with CPL, any of our patrons are able to get a library card there and borrow their items
  • We do not process ILL if we have an electronic version of the print book; we can help you learn how to access. If you have visual impairments or other concerns with respect to e-materials, please contact us directly to discuss options and services such as CELA
  • Print materials should be at least 2 years old, anything newer is too new and not usually available for us to borrow
  • There is a maximum of 2 interlibrary loan requests at one time
  • There will be a $5 charge for any ILL materials borrowed but not picked up; this covers the mailing costs to bring the material in and return it
  • ILL materials cannot be renewed
  • Although many interlibrary loans arrive in less than 2 weeks, we cannot guarantee delivery within a certain timeframe

 

You may request an interlibrary loan

  • In person at the library; any library assistant can assist you
  • By phone at 905.885.4712; press 0 to speak with a library assistant on desk
  • By email at ILLO@phpl.ca; please allow at least 2 business days for a response

We require as much information as possible to search for your material, for example:

  • title
  • author
  • subject heading
  • format (e.g., paperback, large print)
  • ISBN (number on the back by the UPC)

You may request:

  • up to 2 items at a time
  • books - adult and children’s - except those published within the last two years
  • titles in a specific format, such as hardcover, paperback or Large Print editions

The following items are not available through the interlibrary loan system.

  • DVDs
  • Music CDs
  • Audiobooks

 

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the library and speak to a member of our dedicated team.