INTER-LIBRARY LOANS
WHAT IS AN INTER-LIBRARY LOAN?
If we don’t have a book in our collection, we can try to borrow it from another Manitoba library for you using an Inter-Library Loan (ILL). There is a postage fee of $1.50 (per book) charged to your account once your ILL request is processed, and is payable upon pickup of your ILL title at the library.
HOW LONG CAN I KEEP AN ILL-TITLE?
The amount of time you can have an ILL depends on the lending library’s policies. Circulation ranges from 2 to 4 weeks. The overdue charge for ILL titles is $1.00 per day, per book.
HOW DO I REQUEST AN INTER-LIBRARY LOAN?
ONLINE FORM
You can fill in the form below to automatically request your book(s). We require the book’s title and author. It’s also important to note, if the book was published in the last six months, it is not yet available to Inter-Library loan.
ONLINE QUERY
Alternately, you can search the fILL website yourself to see if a title is available to request.
1. Visit the fILL website: https://fill.mb.libraries.coop/cgi-bin/public.cgi
2. Enter your library card number (starts with 23397) in the ‘Library Card Number’ box, and enter your PIN into the ‘PIN Number ‘box to log in to the fILL website. HINT: Your PIN is usually the last four digits of the phone number we have on file.
3. Enter your search terms in the search box on the fILL website, and click the “Go” button. Usually, the book title alone works, though you may try the book title and author, or just the author’s name if there are no results with the title alone.
4. Wait for the timer to finish searching.
5. Once the timer stops, there will be a list of items matching your search terms.
6. Once you find the book title you want to borrow, click on the book title in the list to open a flyout box containing a “Click to Request” button. You can only request physical books through fILL. All online resources listed on the fILL website are available to borrow through the Libby app.
6. Click on the “Click to request” button to submit your ILL request to the library.
IN-PERSON
If you prefer, you can come to the library to make your ILL request, or call our ILL clerk at 1-833-960-3519 (extension 444). We look forward to helping you get the book(s) you’re looking for.
CAN I REQUEST MORE THAN ONE BOOK?
No, we have a limit of one title per patron at a time. There are some exceptions (book clubs, using borrowed items for teaching, etc.), so if you have any questions, please email our ILL clerk at ffpl@shaw.ca, call our ILL clerk at 1-833-960-3519 (extension 444), or stop by the library.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE AN INTER-LIBRARY LOAN TITLE?
It depends on the lending library. If the book is on the shelf at the lending library, the title will often arrive within one week. If the book is currently checked out at the lending library, there may be a longer wait.