Inter-Library Loan (ILL) Overview

If Dunbar does not have a title that you are looking for, you may be able to borrow it from another library. We will contact you when it arrives. It usually takes about a week or two, although sometimes the host library will not share the item. Here are the steps:

David, our Inter-Library Loan delivery driver, standing beside the New Hampshire State Library courier van
  • Before asking us to request an item, check that it was published more than six months ago — most libraries do not lend recent releases. If it was recently published, you can instead suggest an item to purchase.
  • Check the statewide catalog to see whether the item is available from another library.
  • To request an item, fill out the form below and submit it.

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