Interlibrary Loan
Looking for something that’s not in our collection? You can borrow items for free from other libraries across Ontario through the Interlibrary Loan system!
Before requesting Interlibrary Loan, please check our catalogue make sure don’t already have title in collection. If you prefer digital formats, check out our ebook and digital audiobook collection on OverDrive or Libby.
- In person at Reference Desk
- By telephone 613-283-2911
- By email [email protected]
- Online through ZPORTAL* (Patron Initiated Interlibrary Loan)
- Books
- DVDs
- Audiobooks
- Your name
- Your library card number (must be up to date)
- Your preferred method of contact (phone or email)
- Title
- Author
- Publication date*
- Preferred format (large print, DVD, unabridged audiobook, etc)
Smiths Falls Public Library cardholders can request five (5) Interlibrary Loans per month, regardless of format. You can request all five at one time.
Once your request is processed, staff will contact you preferred method of contact. You will notified the item could not found or was not able to borrowed.
Interlibrary Loans are shipped using Canada Post. The time takes to arrive depends on shipping and the province items are being loaned from. This process can take 10 days or longer.
Interlibrary Loans are shipped using Canada Post. The time takes to arrive depends on shipping and the province items are being loaned from. This process can take 10 days or longer.
The length of time you keep Interlibrary Loan depends on library the items. The item will always have slip with the date attached. Please not remove that date slip.
Interlibrary Loan items can usually renewed, but sometimes is not possible. Please contact staff week prior to original date renew Interlibrary Loan item.
Interlibrary Loan items can usually renewed, but sometimes is not possible. Please contact staff week prior to original date renew Interlibrary Loan item.