ILL FAQ What Materials Can Be Obtained?

The following materials can be obtained through ILL:

  • Books
  • Videorecordings
  • Sound recordings
  • Microfilm and microfiche
  • Photocopies of articles and book chapters
  • Dissertations and theses
  • Musical scores
     

The materials below cannot generally be acquired through ILL:

  • New books
    • Please wait to place request until at least 3 months have passed from the item's publication date.
  • Geneaology materials
    • We cannot obtain geneaology material through ILL. 
    • Many state historical societies have a research by mail departments that can be accessed through their websites.
  • Electronic books (eBooks)
  • Online electronic resources: computer software, video games, computer-oriented or interactive media.
  • Rare books
    • You may have to travel to a library that has the book.
    • If the rare book is loaned, its use is often restricted and must remain inside our library.
  • Reference materials
    • Many of these items are not circulated.  The table of contents or several pages might be photocopied and sent.
    • If reference items are loaned, their use is often restricted and must remain inside our Library.
  • Titles not yet published
    • Please check online for projected publication date, then wait at least 3 months before requesting the item.
  • Books that the Homer Public Library owns
    • Don't forget to check our online catalog (located in the top right corner of this screen).  If we have it,  place a hold on it or check it out if it's available!