Interlibrary Loan

What is interlibrary loan?

Interlibrary Loan is a service we offer to card holders of the Portsmouth Public Library. If there is an item (book, DVD, audiobook, etc.) that we don’t have in our collection, we can try to borrow it from another library in the state. Items can also be borrowed from NH college libraries (Dartmouth, UNH, etc.) Items published in the last 6 months cannot be borrowed via interlibrary loan.

Click here for our ILL request form

Or...

Click here to request an item directly through the State's new online system

If you haven't used the online system, instructions are below.

What types of items can I borrow through ILL?

  • Books
  • Books and music on audio tape and CD
  • VHS tapes and DVDs
  • Copies of periodical articles (not full magazines)

Items published in the last 6 months may not be borrowed via ILL.

How long does it take to get the item?

It depends. If the item is available in-state we might get it inside of a week. Rarer items that are farther away take longer.

Are there any fees involved?

If you are willing to pay shipping we can request the book from out-of-state libraries. If the book is not heavy the shipping cost can be as little as $3.00 to $5.00 dollars. If it is a heavy art book it could cost $5.00-$20.00. Some libraries like Harvard charge an additional ILL fee.

How many items may you request at a time?

Five items per week.

How do you use the online system to submit an ILL request?

  1. Visit https://nhais.agshareit.com
  2. Login (Select Portsmouth Public Library from the drop down menu, enter your library card number and password, and click Submit).
  3. Search for an item, click on the cover of the item you would like, then click Request this item on the left. Although all items allow you to click the Request button, some items cannot be borrowed via ILL, such as books published within the last 6 months.
  4. Verify your contact information and click Submit.
  5. Your request will be submitted to a lending library and we will notify you when it arrives. You can track the progress of the loan in Your Account.

To learn more about how to place a request, please watch this video tutorial, Patron Initiated ILL Requests, or visit the library to have a staff member assist you.

Questions?

Contact us through our online form, or call the Reference desk at 766-1720.

Interlibrary Loan Form

 

Your Name (required)
Your Phone Number (required)
Your Email Address

Library Card Number (required)
   
Are you willing to pay for postage if necessary? (Usually $2-$3.50 for out of state requests.) Yes
No
Are you willing to pay a lending fee if necessary? (Anywhere from $10-$25 or more from some academic libraries.) Yes
No
If you are willing to pay a lending fee,
what is your upper limit?
   
Item Format (required) Book
Book on CD
Book on Cassette
DVD
Videocassette
   
Item Title (required)
Item Author (required for books)
ISBN Number (will speed things up)
Additional Details (large print, edition, year of publication, language, etc.)
 
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