Request an Item

Can't find what you're looking for? Request an item through Interlibrary Loan or recommend an item for purchase. Please take a moment to check the library catalog before submitting a request. We may already own or have on-order the item you want! You may place holds on on-order items.

Frequently Asked Questions about Interlibrary Loan.


Interlibrary Loan

Request items to be borrowed through interlibrary loan by submitting one of the following forms. Fill out form with as much information as possible.

Notice:Must be 18 years and older (proof of age may be asked for) to submit request; if younger, parent may submit request.Teacher cards may not be used for interlibrary loan requests. The library reserves the right to determine and limit each borrower's library privileges. Interlibrary loan items must be picked up through curbside service at the Oshkosh Public Library and returned in the book drop on Mount Vernon Street.

Interlibrary Loan Request Form

Interlibrary Loan Request Form for Magazine or Newspaper Articles

Search WorldCat (a catalog of the holdings of thousands of libraries worldwide including Wisconsin libraries) to find items not owned in our library system. Or search Amazon.com.


Recommend an item for purchase

Oshkosh Public Library welcomes suggestions from our library card holders for items to be purchased for the library's collection.

Use the Recommend an item for purchase form to submit your suggestion.

Contact the Reference Desk with questions regarding your recommendation at (920) 236-5205.