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No single library can have all the materials patrons will want. The State Library's interlibrary loan service can help with that.
Known as LoanSHARK, this service allows public libraries to borrow materials from other libraries, whether across the state or around the world. In 2022, there were more than 132,000 items loaned or borrowed using this service.
Delivery serviceThe State Library of Louisiana provides a courier service for the sharing of library materials among libraries in the state of Louisiana, both public and academic. Please click here for the current statewide delivery schedule. If you have questions or concerns about this service or if you need orange bags, please contact the Interlibrary Loan Department at ill@state.lib.la.us or the Access Services Coordinator, Kytara Gaudin Christophe at kgaudin@library.la.gov. |
LibrariesIf your library does not own the materials a patron wishes to borrow, the State Library will be happy to loan them through LoanSHARK. The State Library does not charge a fee to loan materials. |
Louisiana residentsThe State Library’s collection is available to all Louisiana residents. Materials that are available for checkout can be requested through your local library and we will gladly ship them to you. |
State employeesState employees may visit the State Library to check out a book or request one for delivery. If you do not have a library card, please visit the library or fill out the online application. If you have questions, e-mail circ@library.la.gov or call (225) 342-4915. |