Can't find what you're looking for in our collection? No problem – with Interlibrary Loans, we can borrow materials from libraries across the nation on your behalf.
Before submitting a request, it's worth doing a quick search in our catalog – we may already have the item available! You can reserve books and other PCPL materials by logging in to your account.
If we don't have the item, just fill out the request form below. We'll need the title and author (or as much information as you have), and we'll take it from there. Most requests arrive within a couple weeks, and we'll notify you as soon as yours is ready.
Interlibrary Loan FAQs
You can use Interlibrary Loan to request books or audiobooks.
In general, items need to be at least six months old before we can place a request, as most libraries do not loan out their newest items.
You can have five active Interlibrary Loan requests at any one time.
There is no charge for Interlibrary Loan items that we get from Indiana libraries.
We can look out of state if no in-state library has the item. There is a $6 shipping charge for items received from out of state.
We always search Indiana libraries first - we don't want you to pay a fee if you don't have to! We'll only go outside Indiana if you answer "Yes" to the out-of-state question on the request form.
If you do approve an out-of-state request, you'll need to pay the fee when you come in to pick up your item.
Typically, items arrive within 1-2 weeks. On rare occasions a request can take a month or longer to come in, especially if it's coming from out of state.
We will contact you when your item is ready to be picked up.
Each lending library sets the due dates for the items it loans. Typically, the due date will be anywhere from two to six weeks from the date we receive the item.
Interlibrary Loans generally cannot be renewed. Let us know when you make your request if you have a specific need regarding the timeframe of your loan.
Absolutely – we welcome your suggestions! You can submit a recommendation through our online catalog – use the Title Suggestion feature in the menu.
We take patron input into account when making purchasing decisions, though our selections are guided by our Collection Development Policy, and we aren't always able to acquire the items suggested to us.
Don't hesitate to reach out! Get in touch by phone at 574-946-3432, through our contact form, or in person at the library. We're always happy to help and will work with you to find what you need.