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Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services will be closed from Saturday, February 28 to Sunday, March 15. During this time, new requests will not be processed.

You may still submit new requests using the online form below. All requests received during the closure will be processed beginning Monday, March 16.

To request a renewal, please email ILL@greatersudbury.ca or call the ILL phone number listed on this webpage. We will respond as soon as possible. You may keep the item you wish to renew until we contact you.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service that allows Greater Sudbury Public Library (GSPL) cardholders to borrow materials from other participating public libraries in Ontario if the item cannot be found in GSPL's catalogue.

How to Make a Request

Option 1:
Create a self-service account to place and manage your own requests. With a self-service account, you can:

Submit and track requests in real time
Request renewals
Cancel requests (before they are shipped)
Receive automated email updates and reminders

Get started with a Self-Service Interlibrary Loan Account.

Option 2:

Submit your request using our Interlibrary Loan Request Form, and our staff will search for the item on your behalf. While we will do our best to locate the material you’ve requested, availability depends on lending libraries and cannot be guaranteed.
Please note:

Requests are processed in the order they are received
Processing times may vary depending on request volume and lender availability
You will be notified when your item is ready for pickup or if it cannot be obtained

Submit an Interlibrary Loan Request

What Can Be Borrowed?

Print books
Audiobooks
DVDs
CDs

Availability depends on the lending library’s policies.

What Cannot Be Borrowed?

Materials added to library collections within the last 12 months.
Materials that are already part of or are on order for our collection.
Rare, fragile, and valuable materials.
Reference materials (directories, dictionaries, encyclopedias, genealogical indices, textbooks, and entire issues of periodicals).
Items with high local demand.
3D items and curated kits.

Special Requests

In addition to standard ILL requests, special requests for the following items can also be made:

Microfilm
- For full instructions, visit the Archives of Ontario Website on how to order microfilm/microfiche.
  - Step 1. Search the Archives of Ontario Microfilm Interloan Catalogue to identify the reels of microfilm or fiche that you would like to order.
  - Step 2. Note the reference code and a brief description of the records.
  - Step 3. Submit your request for the microfilm reels/microfiche through the Interlibrary Loan Request form*.
Multiple copies of a single title
- If you are hosting a book club or literary discussion group and there are not enough copies of the book available in the library's collection, use the Interlibrary Loan Book Club Request form to request additional copies.

Contact information

Email: Interlibrary Loan Technician

Phone: 705-673-1155 ext: 4755