Can't find the book or article you want at the Cobb County Public Library System? Our Interlibrary Loan system is here to help you!
The Cobb County Public Library System offers Interlibrary Loan (ILL) as a service to all library patrons 17 years of age and older with valid CCPLS library cards in good standing. This system allows CCPLS cardholders access to materials which are not available from our collection. (Get more details about what kinds of items can be requested by clicking here.) Customers can search the catalogs of libraries worldwide using the online database WorldCat to locate items.
- By submitting a request, you are acknowledging that, as a borrower, you are responsible for:
- Any charges assessed by the lending institution, whether or not you choose to use the item
- Overdue fines of $2.00 per day as assessed by CCPLS and additional overdue fines and/or fees imposed by the lending institution
- The responsibility for the item if it is lost or damaged from the time it leaves the supplying library until it has been returned to and received by the supplying library
- If damage or loss occurs, provide compensation or replacement, in accordance with the preference of the supplying library
- Compliance with the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code)
- I further understand that failure to pick up requested items, failure to pay fines or fees, or failure to return items on time or in good condition may result in the loss of my ILL or library privileges.
- Printable Interlibrary Loan guidelines are available here. »
For more information on Interlibrary Loan, call (770) 528-2339 weekdays from 9 am until 5 pm or send email to reserves@cobbcat.org.
Acceptance of Agreement
- You must first fill out the Acceptance of Agreement form above.
- For quick ordering use WorldCat to submit ILL requests. Visit WorldCat now »
- Search the database for your title. Submit the request using the "Request Item" link. (If you're using the database from home, you'll need your library card number and PIN. Contact us if you need help with this step.)
- Review the request form. Submit a format and a library fee.
- Submit the form using the "Submit" button.
- Requests may be made for books or copies of journal or periodical articles.
- Libraries do not lend rare or fragile items, audiovisual materials, or items in high demand. Most libraries do not lend genealogy, microfilm or items designated as reference in their catalogs.
- They do not lend books published within the last year. Libraries are under no obligation to lend materials.
- There is a limit of five open requests. Items requested must be over $10.00 in value.
- An item may be borrowed one time within a three-month period for the same patron.
- CCPLS does not pass on our costs for online searches, postage, insurance, etc.
- Lending libraries may impose fees that are passed on the borrower.
- In order to expedite your request, we ask you to indicate the maximum charge you will pay. (We suggest $10.00 per book/$1.00 per page per periodical article.) (Payable by check only.)
- You may indicate $0. You will be contacted if the lending agency’s policy exceeds your maximum.
- The CCPLS pays all online search charges on your behalf. Some libraries charge handling/photocopying/copyright clearance fees that must be paid by the requesting patron.
- Please allow at least two weeks. Fulfillment of the request depends on the availability of the item, prompt handling by the lending institution and time for transit in mail.
- ILL procedures prohibit our attempting to expedite a loan through telephone calls to lending institutions.
- Items are generally lent to CCPLS for 2 weeks. The actual time the borrower may have the item depends on how promptly the item is picked up. All items are subject to immediate recall.
- Renewals are not automatic. Application must be made to the lending institution before the due date and such applications do not prevent over-dues from accruing.
- Institutions may designate some items for “in-library-use only”.