Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service among participating libraries to share resources. This service is available to Oshkosh Public Library patrons who have a current Oshkosh Public Library card. If you have any additional questions to the ones listed below, please contact the Oshkosh Public Library's Reference Desk at 236-5205.

Who may use the interlibrary loan service?

• Any customer with a valid Oshkosh Public Library card.

How many items may be requested?

• NOTICE: Starting March 1, 2010 there is a one item per week limit.
• In order to balance the number of interloan requests received and to allow prompt processing of requests, library staff will accept and process a limit of one item per week, from any one person. (Monday through Sunday will be considered the week) The one item per week limit will start March 1, 2010)
  

What items may be borrowed on interlibrary loan?

• Books not owned by the Oshkosh/Winnefox Library System
• Audio/visual materials such as DVDs, VHS, Music CDs, Audiocassettes, CD-ROM's, Audio Book CDs. However, DVDs, VHS videos and popular music CDs that are less than one year old cannot be requested based on guidelines from the Winnefox Library System. Oshkosh Public Library is a member of the Winnefox Library System.  You can check publication/release dates on amazon.com. 
• Note: Some libraries do not loan audio-visual items. These restrictions are placed by the loaning institution and are non-negotiable.
• Photocopies of periodical articles not owned by the Oshkosh/Winnefox Library System*
• Census records and newspapers on microfilm
• Articles and other items may be photocopied, but must be in compliance with the US copyright regulations (Title 17 of the USC).

What items may not be borrowed on interlibrary loan?

• Printed items in publication less than 6 months; these items can be requested using the Request for Purchase form. 
• DVDs, VHS videos and popular music CDs that are less than one year old cannot be requested based on guidelines from the Winnefox Library System.  Oshkosh Public Library is a member of the Winnefox Library System.  You can check publication/release dates on amazon.com. 
• These items can be requested using the Request for Purchase form, however, our budget or other considerations may not permit us to purchase every title suggested. 
• Reference materials
• New Books
• Complete issues of periodicals
• Genealogy items and family histories
• Materials needed in less than two weeks

How long will it take?

• It can take two to eight weeks to receive an ILL item. However, it may take longer depending on the demand for and/or the rarity of the item.

How will I be notified when the item is ready to be picked up?

• When your item arrives you will be notified by postal mail or e-mail. Please pick up the item promptly. Items cannot be renewed or re-rquested until 8 weeks after the original due date.

Where do I go to pick up the item?

• ILL materials are picked up at the Customer Service Desk on the 1st floor by the date specified on the notice.

What is the loan period?

• The loaning institution determines the checkout period. Generally, loan periods are one to four weeks from the time the library receives the item. Some items are not available for checkout and may only be used in the library. This restriction usually applies to microfilm and rare books. These restrictions are placed by the loaning institution and are non-negotiable.
• Prompt pick-up is suggested. Items cannot be renewed or immediately re-requested.

Can I renew items?

• Beginning January 1, 2008, Oshkosh Public Library will no longer renew items.
• Please consider limiting the number of items you request at any one time so that you have enough time to read, view or listen to the items you receive when item(s) arrive.
• Items may not be re-requested a second time until 8 weeks after the original due date.

What is the fine for overdue items?

• There is a fine of $1.00 per day for overdue items.
• Fees for lost items are determined by the lending library and may exceed $60.00 due to the cost of the item plus the lending library's "lost" fee.

**Access to Badgercat/Worldcat is paid for by Winnefox Library System with funding from Wisconsin library system aids.