Interlibrary Loan

If we do not own a particular book you may borrow it from another library. Ask staff for help to submit your request.

Please Note

• Not all items may be available. Many libraries do not lend out audio visual materials such as videos and CDs. 
• Current year materials may not be available. Do not request items that have just been released.
• Waiting time varies from 1 to 4 weeks depending on the availability of the material at the lending library. 
• Interlibrary loan is a free service. Some special libraries and many universities charge a lending fee. We will not borrow a book for you from these libraries without your authorization.
• We limit this valuable service to 5 requests at a time.
• Check the ANPL Catalogue first. We may already have the book you need. Then ask our staff  for assistance. We may be able to find something else that will answer your need.
• Need help in locating materials in other libraries? Check INFO (Ontario Public Library holdings).

Tips for Searching INFO

Here's how to begin your search using INFO (Ontario Public Library holdings):

• Select target to search. We recommend the INFO Union Catalog - this will search the majority of public libraries in Ontario
• Click on 'Search'.
• There are two types of searches you may perform:
        1) Simple search = title keyword
        2) Advanced search = author/title/subject
• Please ask our staff if you have any questions