You can see what other New Zealand libraries hold in their collections, using the New Zealand Libraries' combined catalogue.
How does it work?
- Any current (permanent) member of our libraries can request an interloan.
- Books, articles, theses, music scores, DVDs, CDs, and more can be requested.
Important information
- Please remember we cannot guarantee delivery as other libraries may refuse to lend an item.
- We will contact you to advise if an item is unavailable. In this case, we may offer to purchase the item and set it aside.
- Please refer to our Fees & Charges page for the cost of Interloans. These charges cover the cost of the courier, and are payable when you collect the item. This cost is payable regardless of whether you borrow the item or not.
- Additional costs may be incurred depending on where the item is sourced from. If this is the case, we will contact you prior to ordering in the item.
- The time to fulfill a request depends on the availability of the item at other libraries, as well as the courier service. Most requests arrive within one to two weeks.
Please fill out this form to request an interloan. Or request an interloan via your local branch.
Please note: If you have multiple requests, please wait a few minutes between lodging each individual request
What happens next?
We will send you an email confirming whether the interloan is from another loaning library. Then when your item arrives we will contact you by phone or email asking you to collect it.
