Request an inter-library loan
For an item not listed in our catalogue, enquire about receiving it from another collection in Australia.
When you need to do this
Sometimes we might not have the item you are looking for in our branches. When this happens you can request an inter-library loan. If the item has been published in the last 5 years it may be referred to our collections team as a suggestion for purchase.
What you need to do
- Go to the online catalogue
- Log in to your account
- Click the suggest or request tab
- Click the inter-library loan tab
- Complete the request form
- Click save.
You will be notified when your item is ready for collection. You can have a maximum of 5 inter-library loans at a time.
After you finish
If your item is available for loan from another library, the delivery to your local branch will take between 3 to 4 weeks. Fees apply.
Inter-library loans must be returned to a City of Sydney Library.
Fees for inter-library loans
Items requested from other public libraries cost $3.50 while items requested from universities, special libraries and the National Library of Australia have costs starting at $30.
Requests for urgently required material may be made at our discretion. Charges for this service start at $55 plus courier fees.
Inter-library loan fees are non-refundable.
