Interlibrary Loans
Want an item we don't have?
Please note: Due to the Canada Post strike, there may be delays for interlibrary loans.
With interlibrary loans, you can find items in other public and university libraries around the province, and have them sent to one of our branches for you to borrow.
Formats that you can request include books, DVDs, audiobook CDs, and music CDs. Customers with print disabilities can request all of the above and any other accessible formats. Items take 2 - 6 weeks to arrive and you can have up to 5 requests at one time.
Each library system has its own rules for what materials may or may not be requested.
Before Making a Request
- Check if the item is part of Coquitlam Public Library's collection by searching our catalogue.
- If the item is part of our collection, please place a hold instead.
- If the item was published within the last 12 months, please suggest a purchase instead.
Making an Interlibrary Loan Request
- Go to Illume Interlibrary Loans.
- Illume works best with Chrome or Firefox.
- Look for your item using the search bar at the top of the page.
- Click on the title you want and review the item details.
- If the item is the one you want, click on "Request this item".
- Fill out the form and submit your request. You'll be notified when the item is ready for pickup.
- Item must be returned to a Coquitlam Public Library branch.
Go to Illume Interlibrary Loans »
Excluded Materials
- Material in our catalogue (unless designated "lost" or "on search").
- Items published in the last 12 months.
- Magazines (however, you can request photocopies of individual articles).
- Reference material.
- Downloadable and streaming media (such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, and streaming movies).
FAQs About Interlibrary Loans
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- Rare books
- Pamphlets
- Textbooks for academic courses
- Unpublished dissertations and theses
- Books published in multi-volume sets
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- The lending library may charge a fee
- Overdue fines of $0.50 per day per item
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- You may have up to 5 items requested or borrowed at one time
- We allow 25 loans per year free of charge
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- When you place your request, select the City Centre or Poirier branch.
- You will need the library card used to place the request in order to check out the item.
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- You must return interlibrary loans to City Centre branch or Poirier branch.
- Please make sure that any slips attached to the material are included when you return the item.
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To cancel your request, call
604-554-7323 or email us at
interlibraryloans@coqlibrary.ca.
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- The loan period for inter-library loans is three weeks.
- No renewals.