On Wednesday, December 11, some library resources will be unavailable due to necessary software updates. Please be advised that you’ll need a library card to check out material (IDs cannot be used during this downtime), the library catalog will be down, no holds can be placed, and access to databases will be limited to library computers. We will post an update as soon as the updates are complete and all access is restored. We appreciate your patience!

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Interloan

Eligible Borrowers
(Who Can Use Interloan?)

Farmington Community Library (FCL) Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests may be placed by patrons who live, work, or go to school in Farmington/Farmington Hills with accounts in good standing:

  • No overdue materials
  • Fines below $15
  • Patron information must be current

Borrowing Policies

  • ILL requests can be placed on items FCL does not own and were published more than 6 months ago.
  • If FCL owns the material but it is checked out, a hold will be placed on the FCL copy.
  • Conditions of use (i.e. in-library use only) are determined by the lending library.
  • The loan period for print ILL materials is 3 weeks.
  • The loan period for ILL media is 1 week.
  • Delivery cannot be guaranteed and may take several weeks.
  • Interloan of videogames is not allowed.

Check Outs

  • ILLs will be held at the Circulation Desk of the FCL pick-up branch selected by the patron.
  • Patrons will be given 10 days to pick up ILLs.
  • ILLs requested and not picked up may result in a temporary suspension of interloan privileges.
  • Conditions of use (i.e. in-library use only) are determined by the lending library.
  • The loan period for print ILL materials is 3 weeks.
  • The loan period for ILL media is 1 week.
  • Delivery cannot be guaranteed and may take several weeks.

Renewals

  • Books will automatically renew 1 time.
  • Media can not be renewed.
  • If the renewal is DENIED, the patron will be contacted and expected to return the ILL within 2 days.

Returns

  • ILLs must be returned to the Circulation Desk where checked out.
  • ILLs must be returned with paperwork attached.
  • ILLs returned late, returned in a drop box, on the conveyor or with missing or damaged paperwork may result in a temporary suspension of interloan privileges.

Other Useful Information for Interloans

To Request/ Renew Interloans

To Check the Status of an Interloan Request:

  • Call the Interlibrary Loan Department at (248) 553-6878
  • email the Interlibrary Loan Department at lib.loan@farmlib.org
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