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Inter-Library Loans

If the book you need is not available at City of Sydney Libraries you can request a copy via the Inter-Library-Loans Service. This service enables you to borrow books and other resources from libraries across Australia. Items are borrowed and returned at City of Sydney Libraries.

Australian Libraries Catalogue

Search the collection of libraries across Australia (including City of Sydney) with one easy online search at:

http://librariesaustralia.nla.gov.au

How Do I Make a Request?

Please check the City of Sydney library catalogue, if the item is not listed:

Email library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or
Call a branch or
Fax 02 9242 8561 or
Visit a branch
Quote your library card number
Provide the author and title details
Which branch? please let us know where you would like to collect the book
You will be contacted by phone or mail when the item is ready for pick-up

How Much Does it Cost?

Click here for Inter-Library Loans Fees and Charges.

When Will the Book Arrive?

The average delivery time is 3-4 weeks. Delivery times vary depending on whether the item is out on loan or available when the library receives the request.

Urgent Deliveries (optional)

These requests can only be made by phone or in person at a branch of the City of Sydney Libraries.

Express / same working day ($39.60 + delivery charges).
Rush / 1 to 2 working days ($26.40 + delivery charges).
Priority / 3 to 4 working days ($19.80 + delivery charges).

You will be contacted as soon as the item arrives. There is no charge if an item is unavailable (e.g. already out on loan, missing etc).

New Books Cannot be Requested via the Inter-Library-Loans Service:

Non-fiction books published less than 12 months ago
Fiction books published less than 24 months ago

This restriction gives each library the opportunity to offer new books to its members first (before lending them to other libraries).

If a new book is not listed on the catalogue and the author is not on the automatic order list please make a Suggestion for Purchase request ($1.00), some conditions apply, please see library staff for more information.

Last Updated: Friday 24 August, 2007

Please Note:
While care is taken to ensure accuracy, the City of Sydney cannot guarantee that information expressed here is correct and recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use. The City of Sydney makes no warranty or undertaking, whether expressed or implied, nor does it assume any legal liability, whether direct or indirect.