Interlibrary Loan: The library may be able to borrow materials for you that we do not own. Call 782-9841.
Additional details:
- You must have a current library card to borrow materials through Interlibrary Loan.
- It may take up to 5 weeks to receive materials. The library cannot guarantee when requested materials will arrive.
- Newly-released books are normally NOT available through Interlibrary Loan. Books must be published at least one year ago before we can borrow them from another library.
- The lending library will specify how long you may keep the borrowed materials. The average loan time is 10-14 days.
- Most materials can be borrowed for FREE. Some universities and many genealogy libraries charge fees. Any fees charged by the lending library must be paid by you. We will notify you if there is a fee prior to ordering, so you can decide if you are willing to pay.
- Due to United States Copyright laws, you may borrow a specific item only once in a calendar year. You can order as many different items as you like, though, from all over the country.
- We are no longer able to borrow Books-on-tape, CDs, DVDs or videos through Interlibrary Loan.
- Be cautious about ordering too many items at one time, as they may all arrive at once! If you want to read books from a series in order, request only one at a time, and when that arrives, request the next book.
- Interlibrary loan materials cannot be renewed.
- If you request a newly-released item that the library does not own, it may be considered for purchase.
Homebound Delivery: The Library offers free delivery of materials for residents who are physically incapable of coming to the library. For more information call 782-9841.
Visits to Preschools/Classes: For classes in Douglas County who cannot come to the library due to transportation issues, etc., staff visits can bring the library to your students. Librarians will provide age-appropriate library information and materials, read stories and encourage students to use the library. Please call 782-9841 to make arrangements.
Tours of the Library: Please call as far in advance as possible to schedule a class or group visit to the library.
Services for the Disabled: The Library provides applications for the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Library buildings are handicapped accessible, and staff will gladly help patrons needing additional assistance. The Minden branch provides a computer with Braille keyboard caps, screen reading and text-enlarging software and headphones.
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