Interlibrary Loans

Interlibrary Loans

Request an item the Victoria Public Library (VPL) does not own through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). We request the item(s) from other libraries and institutions in Texas only. 

Through ILL you can acquire photocopies of magazine and journal articles, and borrow:

• Books
• Audiobooks
• CDs
• DVDs

ILL Requests

ILL requests can be placed:

• At the Service Desk in the library
• By emailing our ILL department at Innerlibraryloans@victoriatx.gov
• By phone at 361-485-3301
• Visit your ILL homepage here       
• Through the My Account page

There are certain items that can not be requested; examples include:

• Rare or fragile materials
• Items that have been published less than 6 months from the requested date
• Requests that violate copyright limitations

• Pick-up

  Waiting time varies from 2 to 5 weeks depending on the availability of materials. Once available, you will receive a notification. Items are held on the Reserve shelf near the entrance. Items not picked up after 7 days will be returned.

  Loan Periods

  The loan period is at the discretion of the lending library, but is generally 3 weeks.

  Renewals

  ILL items are not available for renewal.

  Fines/Fees

  The patron is responsible for any overdue fines and lost/damaged ILL material. 

• For more tips, you can watch this video on how to use the new ILL