InterLibrary Loan
If you’re looking to borrow materials from other libraries, please take a moment to check out the FAQs listed on this page. They cover common questions about InterLibrary Loan services. Once you’ve reviewed them, click the 'Continue to WisCat' button below to be directed to the WisCat server, where you can search for items from public libraries across the state of Wisconsin.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When a patron wants to borrow an item that is not found in the SHARE catalog, which includes all items owned by the Kenosha County Library System and the Prairie Lakes Library System, there is an option to borrow the item from outside our system using Interlibrary Loan. The patron or library staff acting on behalf of the patron may request the item through Wiscat, Wisconsin’s resource sharing platform. The link to Wiscat is found at the bottom of the mykpl.info home page. Items that can be requested include books, audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, magazines, and microfilm. Items that cannot be requested include textbooks, equipment, and items newer than one year old. For recent titles, please submit a Purchase Suggestion
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KPL cardholders in good standing who live in Kenosha may request an interlibrary loan. Community Library and other SHARE library users must request ILL through their home municipality library
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You may request books, audiobooks, articles, DVDs, CDs, and microfilm. Some items may have in-house-use-only restrictions.
The following are not available to request through interlibrary loan:
- Any title owned by KPL or a member of the SHARE Consortium, including reference material and periodicals
- Any titles published within the past 6 months. For newer items, please use the Purchase Suggestion form
- eBooks or downloadable audiobooks
- Video games
- Library of Things including board games and equipment
- Educational toys
- Textbooks
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We make every effort to obtain materials at no cost. However, the late fees are $1 per day, and the replacement or damaged fees start at $50
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There is no limit to the total number of requests, but patrons are limited to 5 active requests at a time. A request is considered active from the time the request is placed through it being removed from your account when it is returned. If a requested item is unable to be borrowed, you will be notified so you can place another request.
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You'll receive an email, text, or phone notification when your interlibrary loan is ready for pickup. Please checkout at a service desk. Please do not use self checkout with interlibrary loan materials.
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Some ILL items are renewable. Please contact the ILL department by phone at 262-564-6129 or email at illstaff@mykpl.info
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You may return it to any KPL location. Please hand the item to a staff person at any service desk. Do not return it in any drop box.
