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1. Can I borrow directly from the Community Colleges?

Yes. You will need to create a separate library account at one of the Community College libraries. For more information on how to get a community college library account, please visit OneSearch: Get an Account - Formstack. You will then be able to search their holdings and request items to be picked up on their campuses.

2. How quickly will I get an item from the Community College Libraries?

Our delivery service picks up and drops off two times each week at the colleges. The Colleges currently estimate that an item should be received by a requesting library in approximately 10 days.

3. How quickly will I get an item from a national interlibrary loan request?

It varies, depending on how quickly the owning library processes our request and how long it takes for the item to arrive via mail services. Two to three weeks is not unusual.

4. Can I request that you purchase an item instead of paying for an interlibrary loan?

Yes. Please complete our purchase suggestion form. We are not always able to acquire purchase suggestions. We may refer you back to our interlibrary loan service if we do not purchase your suggestion.