Interlibrary Loan
Can’t find the item you’re looking for? Patrons of MPL have access to the interlibrary loan service to request books that are not available at our library locations. Find out how to access materials from across Ontario below.
If an item you are looking for is not available at Milton Public Library, through the interlibrary loan system, we can assist you in borrowing materials from other library systems from across Ontario.
Milton Public Library (MPL) provides interlibrary loan service to our library cardholders, providing access to materials from other public library systems in Ontario.
Any borrowed book that comes from another library outside of the Milton Public Library system is considered an interlibrary loan. Patrons must check the Milton Public Library’s catalogue first to determine if the item is available from our collection, prior to making an interlibrary loan request to borrow from other libraries.
Patron-initiated request
Please note that we are transitioning to a new InterLibrary Loan system, and on November 11th, 2024, our Patron-Initiated InterLibrary Loan system will be suspended until later in 2025. However, all patrons can still receive InterLibrary Loan services by completing the Online Interlibrary Loan Request Form. Please keep in mind it will take quite a bit longer than usual to fulfill these requests as libraries across Ontario become accustomed to this new system. We will update this page when we are ready to resume offering Patron-Initiated InterLibrary Loan requests again in 2025. Please note: patrons who are currently registered for patron-initiated InterLibrary Loans will need to re-register for this service again at that time. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to implement our new InterLibrary Loan system.
Staff assisted interlibrary loan
Use our online Interlibrary Loan request form to place your requests. By using this form, staff will place the interlibrary loan request on your behalf.
Online Interlibrary Loan Request Form
If you have any questions, or would like to renew an illo, email: illo@beinspired.ca
Don’t Have A Library Card: No Problem
Normally interlibrary loans are not renewable. However, in exceptional circumstances, please email your request at: illo@beinspired.ca
Most public libraries in Canada will loan material free of charge. If your request can be filled from one of these libraries there will be no charge to you. If a fee is charged, this will be passed on to you. We do not order from these libraries without your permission. The charges are added to your account at the library and must be paid when picking up the book.
A $1 fee is charged to your account for each interlibrary loan item not picked up by the deadline.
- Newly published/acquired material, current bestsellers
- Reference material (directories, encyclopedias, etc.)
- Textbooks and school course materials.
- Electronic resources
- Video games
- Microfilm
- Materials owned by other Halton library systems (Burlington, Oakville, Halton Hills). MPL has an agreement with the other library systems in the Halton region; this means our customers can borrow materials from their systems directly using their MPL card.
