Inter-Library Loan Service

Inter-Library Loan material is material that a patron has requested, and the Ocean Shores Public Library does not own. This is an important and necessary part of library services as it is impossible for the Library to purchase all materials. Find items in nearby Libraries with this link: http://www.worldcat.org/

The Ocean Shores Public Library encourages patrons to make use of this service. However, certain restrictions are necessary:

1. Only materials which are not owned by the Ocean Shores Public Library may be borrowed.
2. Movies, reference books, rare books, and CDs cannot be borrowed, and books and audio books less than 6 months old cannot be borrowed.
3. Due to the nature of small public libraries, librarians cannot undertake research requests via Inter-Library Loan. The Library cannot support educational research for articles.
4. The availability of items makes it impossible to guarantee when an item will arrive. Sometimes, it may take several months for an item to arrive.
5. Patrons may borrow three items at a time.
6. A $3.00 fee per item is assessed.
7. Inter-Library Loan service is a privilege. Patrons who abuse this privilege may have it suspended.