Interlibrary Loan Policy

Approved by the York County Library Board of Trustees on July 13, 2017

Last revised by the Library Board of Trustees on April 09, 2026

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Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service that allows York County Library to borrow materials from libraries across the United States when they are not available in York County Library or through the SC LENDS consortium.

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Who Can Borrow:

• York County residents 18 years of age or older with accounts in good standing.

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Requests:

• To place a request, call the York County Library Reference Department at 803-981-5825, visit any branch, or email ycl.ill@yclibrary.org.

• A patron may have up to 5 active requests at once (including items you currently have checked out).

• Wait time can take anywhere from a few days to a month.

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Loans:

• What Can Be Borrowed

  • Fiction

  • Nonfiction

  • Audiovisual items (audiobooks, music, DVDs, Blu‑ray)

  • Microfilm

• Items that may be difficult to borrow based on lending library’s policies

  • New or popular books

  • Genealogy materials

  • Bestsellers

  • Rental items

• Items that cannot be borrowed

  • New items published within the last 6 months

  • Reference materials

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Loan Periods and Renewals:

• Due dates are set by the lending library.

• To request a renewal, call 803‑981‑5825. If approved, your account will be updated.

• Some items may be “in‑library use only” and cannot be checked out.

 

Pickup and Returns:

• Items may be picked up at any York County Library branch.

• ILL materials must be returned by hand to the main desk at any branch. Items may not be put in book drops.

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Fees:

• Some lending libraries charge fees; users will be notified beforehand.

• Fines are based on the due date assigned by the lending library.

• Users are responsible for any charges for lost or damaged items.

• York County Library charges $2.00 for damage to the barcode placed on ILL items.