Through ILL you can borrow items from other library systems that DeKalb County Public Library does not own, such as: books, articles or microfilm.

Items owned by DeKalb County Public Library, audiovisual materials, books published within the last year or in high demand and Reference books are not eligible for ILL.

To request an item through ILL, fill out the appropriate form at any library branch. You will need to show a valid, unblocked library card and agree to pay all applicable charges. Up to three items may be in process at one time.

ILL Fines and Fees:

• $3.00 per item plus any additional charges imposed by the lending library, due upon pickup of the item. The ILL fee helps cover costs incurred in searching, ordering, and returning ILL materials.
• $1.00 per day overdue fine

The Library's policy on Interlibrary Loan is available.