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How do I place an interlibrary loan request?

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  1. Search https://catalog.metrolibrary.org/ for the title/author. If Metro Library owns the title, place a hold on the material through your MyAccount.
  2. If the material is not owned by Metro Library, you can search to find what you are looking for: https://metrolibrary.on.worldcat.org/discovery 
  3. Sign in to your account using your Library Card number and your last name
  4. Select the title of the item you are wanting to borrow
  5. Click on the blue Request item through Interlibrary Loan button
  6. Fill out the remaining fields that are required and Submit Request at the bottom of the page.
  7. You may also fill out a request form from scratch by selecting the blue Create Request button and filling out all of the required information.
  8. You can track the status of your request when you are logged into MyAccount on WorldCat Discovery. 

Note: The interlibrary loan service is not available for reciprocal, ONEcard, and school cardholders.