We have the ability to request books from outside of the Bucks County Library System if no library in Bucks County owns the title. Foe additional information, please call the Reference Desk or stop to see us when you’re in the library.
Before you call or stop in, gather the following information so we can best serve you:
Once we have the necessary information, we will submit a request in the Interlibrary Loan system and search libraries throughout the state (and sometimes, outside of the state) in an attempt to secure the book for you.
There are many variables involved in this process, so it can take some time. In most cases, expect a wait of 2-4 weeks. It could take longer. Please allow ample time for your book to arrive. We will call you when it does.
No. In some instances, we are unable to obtain requested books. You will be contacted if we cannot secure your item.
ILL books can only be checked out for 2 weeks. We are able to provisionally renew ILL items for a second 2 week period, but we are required to contact the ILL department. They will then contact the lending library to seek renewal approval. If the lending library denies renewal, the book will need to be returned immediately.
No. The ILL service is only applicable to fiction or non-fiction books; we cannot request academic textbooks nor other library non-print materials.
