Updated March 2024
If BCPL doesn’t own the title you’re after, our InterLibrary Loan (ILL) service can help!
ILL enables us to borrow books, music, DVDs, microfilm articles and photocopies from libraries nationwide. They can even occasionally borrow items from other countries. The best part? This service is free for Boone County residents ages 18+ with a library card in good standing.
Requesting a book through ILL is a breeze. Visit bcpl.org/interlibrary-loan and fill out the form. BCPL will then initiate a request for the item from another library system. You’ll receive a notification upon its arrival or if, unfortunately, we can’t obtain the item. Please note that the ILL process may take up to six weeks from the submission date.
Not only does ILL help us borrow books and other items, but it also allows us to lend our collection to libraries across the United States!
