If items are not held by Melbourne Library Service, we are often able to request them from other libraries on your behalf.
We can request books that have not been published in the last year, and journal articles. We cannot request audio visual items such as DVDs, CDs and talking books.
View our Interlibrary Loans Policy (PDF, 46kb) 
You may have three inter library loans in process at any one time.
There is no charge for interlibrary loans obtained from public libraries in Victoria. Other libraries charge $16.50. If Melbourne Library Service incurs this charge it will be passed on to the borrower. This charge also applies to items that have not been picked up.
Before proceeding, please check our Catalogue to make sure we don't already have the item.
Renewals
To request a renewal of an inter library loan, contact us no less than a week before the due date. We will be unable to give you an immediate answer as we have to contact the library that owns the item.
Do not use this form to renew an item owned by Melbourne Library Service. To do this go to our catalogue.