Books, visual recordings, sound recordings not owned by NPC:
- Check the NPC library catalog to be sure we don't own the item.
- Check your local public or school library as well.
- If the item is still not found, go to WorldCat in the OCLC FirstSearch database and find the title.
- Click on "borrow this item from another library".
- Fill out the required information, including your library card barcode.
- Community members will need to pay $2.00 per request before the request is processed.
- Be sure the NPC library has your current address and phone so that you can be notified when the item arrives.
- Pick up the item as soon as you are notified.
- Return items when due (the lending library sets due date).
Journal and newspaper articles not owned by NPC:
- Check all library databases to be sure we do not have access (each database will display the publications it contains).
- Fill out a Library Materials Request Form.
- Provide an ISSN number if you can - it's extremely helpful (you can ask for assistance with this).
- Provide the volume, number, pages, and article title in addition to journal title.
- Give the Request Form to library staff.
- Community members will need to pay $2.00 per request before the request is processed.
- Be sure the NPC library has your current address and phone so that you can be notified when the item arrives.
- Pick up the item as soon as you are notified.
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