Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service, where the library can borrow books and obtain photocopies of materials not owned by a Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative member library from other libraries across the state of Florida and the country. The service is available to current cardholders.

Policies:

Patrons must have a valid library card from one of the six member libraries. Books and magazine/journal articles not owned by the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative may often be borrowed from other libraries within the state of Florida and nationwide. Before initiating an interlibrary loan request, please check the Card Catalog for books; for articles, please check our magazine electronic databases for full-text articles. Patrons may also visit their library to request Interlibrary Loans in person or they may phone Member Libraries their request.

• Patrons may be limited to active requests at one time.
  
• ILL is available for only those items not owned by the member libraries of Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative.
  
• Materials published within the last six months cannot be requested.
  
• Audio/CD and video requests are often not provided by lending libraries due to the damage incurred during shipping.
  
• Photocopy requests will require a copyright form to be completed.
  
• You will be notified when materials are ready for pickup or if we are unable to fill a request. ILL’s are on loan to the patron for a limited time, please be prompt in picking up your requests. Absence may also result in material being returned.
  
• A library card will be needed to pick up material.
  
• Due dates and renewals are determined by the lending library. You should submit your request for renewals at least one week before your due date.
  
• ILL materials must be returned on time; repeated overdues may result in loss of library card privileges.
  
• Patrons are responsible for paying for lost or damaged ILL’s.
  
• Please check individual libraries’ overdue fee policy for ILL’s.