If you are searching for a book but cannot find it in our JHLS library catalog, try Interlibrary Loan. Click here (word here is a link to the form) to fill out a form online or you can talk to any staff member at any of our branches. Interlibrary loan is a service where our library borrows books and copies from libraries nationwide. Click here (word here is a link to OCLC WorldCat) to go to OCLC WorldCat if you wish to see what books are available in libraries nationwide.
Only books or copies of magazine and newspaper articles can be obtained through interlibrary loan. You must have a current library card in good standing with our library system. Interlibrary Loan books have an overdue fee of $1.00 per day. Some books and copies are not obtainable, including books published in the last 6 months and books that are more expensive than $50.
If there is a book less than 6 months old you would like the library to purchase, you can send a purchase request here (word here is a link to a different form). Please remember that filling out this form does not mean the library will decide to purchase the book you are requesting. If you have any questions, you may email ill@jhlibrary.org.