Palos Verdes Library is an active participant in Interlibrary Loan, a process by which libraries share their resources with one another. Requests are accepted for materials which are not found in the Palos Verdes Library District’s collections. Requests may be made for books, periodical articles, microfilm, musical scores, dissertations, and conference proceedings. ILL requests are not accepted for videos, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, or new books published within the last 6 months. A valid library card, with no unpaid fines or fees attached, is required for this service.

There is no charge to initiate an ILL request. However, a $5.00 charge is added to patron record for materials ordered, received, and not picked up by requestor. Fees charged by lending library are passed on to the PV borrower. Copies of articles are charged $.15 per page, payable at the time the item is picked up. Requests usually arrive in less than 10 days. Patrons are limited to 5 requests at one time, including those in process.

ILL requests for books may be placed online. The 14-digit PVLD library card number is required.

• Go to www.pvld.org
• Click on Online Resources.
• Under Reference, click on WorldCat.
• Search for the desired title.
• Click the ILL button in the gray bar above the title.
• Complete the request form and press the submit button.

Requestor will be notified by phone when the item is received.

By special arrangement, genealogy microfilm from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, UT may be borrowed directly through Palos Verdes Library. These are ordered by title and film number, which may be found on the Family History Library website at www.familysearch.org. The Family History Library's charge is $5.50 per reel, and the film remains in PV Library for 45 days. FHL film must be ordered in person at Peninsula Center Library.

For additional Interlibrary Loan assistance, visit the reference desks at any Peninsula library, or call (310) 377-9584, ext. 601.