Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service that allows patrons to obtain items not available from the Library or through the Zip Books program. We can request books, journal articles, and even microfilm for patrons (but no a/v items like DVDs, Blu-rays, or books on CDs) and we only request items from libraries in the United States.
Locating and receiving a requested item usually takes 6 to 8 weeks. Although every effort will be made, no request can be guaranteed. Patrons will be notified if their request cannot be filled.
There is a service fee of $20.00 per item requested. We always try to borrow from libraries who lend free of charge first. If a free lending library is not available, ILL staff will contact the patron about additional lending charges prior to borrowing the item.
ILL items must be picked up at and returned to any Santa Barbara Public Library location and should be returned to a Library staff member (not in the Book Drop). Patrons are notified when the requested material is ready for pick up, and the loan period and renewal option for an ILL item is determined by the lending library.
All ILL material is subject to a $2.00 per day overdue fee. Charges for lost, damaged or stolen ILL material are subject to the lending library’s costs, rules and regulations, and are the responsibility of the borrowing patron.