InterLibrary Loan (ILL)

Books, visual recordings, sound recordings not owned by NPC:

• 1) Check the NPC library catalog to be sure we don't own the item.
• 2) Check your local public or school library as well.
• 3) If the item is still not found, go to WorldCat in the OCLC FirstSearch database and find the title.
• 4) Click on "borrow this item from another library".
• 5) Fill out the required information, including your library card barcode.
• 6) Community members will need to pay $2.00 per request before the request is processed.
• 7) Be sure the NPC library has your current address and phone so that you can be notified when the item arrives.
• 8) Pick up the item as soon as you are notified.
• 9) Return items when due (the lending library sets due date).

Journal and newspaper articles not owned by NPC:

• 1) Check all library databases to be sure we do not have access (each database will display the publications it contains).
• 2) Fill out a Library Materials Request Form.
• 3) Provide an ISSN number if you can - it's extremely helpful (you can ask for assistance with this).
• 4) Provide the volume, number, pages, and article title in addition to journal title.
• 5) Give the Request Form to library staff.
• 6) Community members will need to pay $2.00 per request before the request is processed.
• 7) Be sure the NPC library has your current address and phone so that you can be notified when the item arrives.
• 8) Pick up the item as soon as you are notified.