Interlibrary Loans

$3.00 if we can get it from a library which doesn't charge us anything, or if we buy it.
Generally, public libraries do not charge us, but university and special libraries do.
This search fee applies even if we are unable to supply the item.

$16.50 is a standard charge made by other libraries.
State on your request whether you will pay fees levied by other libraries.
This fee is due when the item is supplied.

Commercial document delivery services charge a range of fees.

Extra charges apply for urgent requests.

University and special library rates:

New South Wales public libraries might supply quickly at no extra charge.

Weekends - Core service level only is offered at weekends.

Purchase
If published in the last two years, we may purchase the item.
You are notified when it is available.

Borrow
We check the details, find libraries which have the item and make a request.
If the first library cannot supply, we request it from another library, and so on.
You are notified when it is available or if we cannot supply the item.

Delivery times vary.
If you have a deadline, provide the last date the item will be still be useful to you.

New South Wales public libraries supply most of our loans.

We also borrow from the wider library network in Australia and overseas.
Public Libraries l Educational Institutions l Special Libraries l State and National Libraries

Mostly, yes.

Some libraries will only lend items on the condition they are used within our library.

Occasionally other libraries add this restriction to a particular item because of its condition, cost or rarity.

To ensure our continued ability to participate in resource sharing with the wider library community this restriction may be applied by us when items are supplied for customers with outstanding fees or a poor borrowing history.

The owning library determines the length of the loan. Loan periods are not standard.

Renewals may be possible if requested just prior to the due date, depending on the policy of the owning library.

Items may be recalled by the owning library at any time. Recalled items must be returned promptly.

Interlibrary Loans
Audio/visual material is less readily available for interlending than other formats. Customers are advised that many requests for AV are unsuccessful.

Purchasing
Suggestions for purchase will be accepted, but due to budget constraints the library is unable to accept fee based requests to purchase AV.

Check we don't already have what you want. Search for the article title in the Library Catalogue. You could also try looking through our collection of Research Databases.

A copyright declaration must be submitted before we can proceed with your request.

Requests may be made in person at any Sutherland Shire Library or online via the Article Request Form.

We may use another library or a commercial supplier to get your copy.