Library Interlibrary

What is interlibrary loan?
Interlibrary loan is a service provided by Mooresville Public Library to enable users to obtain items that are not owned by the library. Staff at the Reference Desk will assist you with your requests and contact libraries throughout the state and the country to see if any of them are willing to lend or otherwise provide a particular item.

Who may borrow through interlibrary loan?
Anyone with a Mooresville Public Library card.

What kinds of items may I request?
The easiest items to obtain are books and photocopies from journals. Very few libraries lend certain formats such as rare books, current-year publications, videos, audio books, CDs, DVDs, genealogical materials, microfilm and reference books. At their discretion, Reference Department staff may purchase the requested item, if they determine that it would be appropriate for the MPL collection.

Any item already owned or ordered by the Mooresville Public Library may not be obtained through interlibrary loan, even if the item cannot be checked out. Exceptions may be made for damaged, missing, or lost items.

For items that have been published or released within the last six months, please submit a suggestion for purchase via Ask-A-Librarian.