Interlibrary Loan

The Hewitt Public Library participates in the state-sponsored Interlibrary Loan (ILL) program. The library will request from another library materials that are not available to its patrons locally. Only patrons in good standing may request titles through ILL.

Request an ILL

To request an item through interlibrary loan, speak with a library staff member, or submit a request online:

  • Log into the HPL Catalog using a valid library card number and PIN/password
  • Select My Account
  • Select Reserves/Requests
  • Find Is the Library Missing Something? and select Request.
  • Enter the material information
  • Select Yes to request the material as an ILL*
  • Submit the request

Please allow at least 14 days for the request to be processed by and transported from the lending library.

*Note that all ILL materials received by HPL will assess a $2 postage fee charged to the cardholder's account. This fee is due whether or not the request is picked up by the cardholder. To avoid the $2 fee for unwanted items, please speak to a staff member as soon as possible to cancel the request.

Eligibility

  • Patrons may have no more than five ILL titles on their account at any given time.
  • Patrons are responsible for any charges assessed by the lending library, including postage fees.
  • Requested materials must have been published at least one year before they can be borrowed through the ILL program. Newer materials will be considered for purchase by the Hewitt Public Library if they are determined to be of general interest to HPL patrons.
  • Items available for ILL are determined by the lending library. Reference, Genealogy, or other special collections may not be available.

Loan Period & Fees

  • Loan periods for ILL materials are determined by the lending library. ILL materials may only be renewed with the permission of the lending library. Any requests to renew must be made to HPL staff at least three days prior to the item’s due date.
  • Overdue ILL materials will be charged at a rate of $1 per day. There is no grace period for ILL items.
  • Lost or damaged ILL items are the patron’s responsibility. Any replacement costs and/or processing fees charged must be made to the lending library in addition to any fines assessed by HPL.

Hewitt Public Library reserves the right to suspend or refuse ILL privileges to patrons who repeatedly accrue ILL-related charges or otherwise abuse the ILL program.