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A local library buys the books and materials most wanted by its community. Because of limited resources and space, a single library cannot buy all published items, but can often borrow what its customer wants from another library, through “interlibrary loan” (also known as ILL).  Iowa libraries are part of a vast network of participating libraries that are willing to loan materials to other libraries.

Iowa libraries can use the SILO Locator and interlibrary loan system, to borrow books/materials for their patrons from other participating in-state libraries.

In the past, the interlibrary loan delivery system was done through the US Postal Service. Each interlibrary loan transaction was charged a fee to pay a portion of the cost to send the item back to the lending library. We are happy to announce that we are able to offer free interlibrary loans with the arrival of the IA Shares delivery service program.

The IA Shares program will provide free delivery and pick-up of interlibrary loan materials to all Iowa public libraries to facilitate sharing of resources. The IA Shares program will save the library money that can be used for additional materials, supplies, and programming.

The pick-up/delivery day for Eddyville is scheduled for Tuesdays. Any Eddyville Public Library user who would like books or other materials (DVDs or Audiobooks) that the library does not own will be able to order them at no charge by making their request at the Eddyville Public Library. We will provide you with a request form to fill out.

 

Please note: Checkout length varies for interlibrary loan materials depending on the lending library’s policy. Newly released items may or may not be sent, depending on the lending library’s policy. The IA Shares delivery routes only go to public libraries. See your library staff for additional information or call the library at 641-969-4815.