Inter-Library Loan

Inter-Library Loan Service

The Library will borrow books that we do not own from other Libraries in Ontario through Inter-library loan.

**Please be advised that the Cobourg Library is suspending any new Inter-Library Loan requests until January 6, 2025.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.**

• If you have a Cobourg Library account in good standing, please speak to submit an Inter-Library Loan request.
• Requests may also be submitted over the phone (905-372-9271 ext 6220)
  or by email.
• Requests can only be made by using an Adult or Youth Library card (ages 13 and older).
• When you submit a request, our Inter-Library Loan staff send the request out to other participating libraries in the province.
• Delivery of Inter-Library Loan materials will take place via Canada Post, and may take between 4 to 6 weeks to arrive.
• You can have up to two (2) Inter-Library loan items requested and/or checked out at one time.

Renewing Inter-Library Loan Items

• Please advise the Library at least 5 days before the due date if you wish to renew your item
• Inter-loan staff will contact you to let you know if the renewal was approved or not approved by the lending library

Overdue or Lost Inter-Library Loan Items

• A charge of $0.25 per open day is charged for all Inter-Library Loan materials (including child and youth materials).
• If an Inter-Library Loan item is Lost or Damaged, the cost of the item, plus a $3.00 fee will be charged to your account. 

The Inter-Library Loan service is made available through the cooperation of public libraries in Ontario, coordinated by the Ontario Library Service (OLS).