INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Due to limited budget and space, the library cannot provide all materials that are requested. Therefore, interlibrary loan (ILL) is used to obtain from other libraries those materials that are beyond the scope of this library's collection.
Patrons using ILL services must have either a resident or fee-paying Burleson Public Library card with a record that is in good standing.
Books and photocopies of articles from periodicals not owned by the library, or otherwise unavailable, may be borrowed from an identified lending library. Recordings, microfilm, and genealogy materials may be requested but are often difficult to obtain. Items that are currently owned by the library, but checked out to another patron may not be borrowed through ILL.
The more accurately the request is described and verified, i.e. exact title and author, and source of the information, the better one's chances at a successful loan.
Borrowing is subject to the rules of the lending library. Materials borrowed from other libraries can only be borrowed for the loan period specified by the lending library. Patrons may not be granted renewals unless the lending library permits it. If a renewal is desired on renewable items, notify ILL staff 3 days prior to the due date to ensure that staff has adequate time to arrange for renewal.
The library does not charge for ILL, however, the patron is responsible for loss of or damage to materials borrowed from other libraries. Fines for overdue materials and processing costs for lost items will vary with the lending library and are the patron's responsibility.
The library may make such rules and guidelines as may be necessary to insure fair and equitable ILL service within the constraints of budget and staffing.