How Do I . . . Use InterLibrary Loan?

If an item you are seeking is not available at the Barlow Library we can often get it from another library through InterLibrary Loan. 
 
Charges
The Barlow Library charges $2.00 for each InterLibrary loan received from another Iowa library.
  
Guidelines for InterLibrary Loan

1. You must have a Barlow Library card in good standing to request InterLibrary loans.
2. Please check the catalog by visiting the Online Catalog to be sure that the Barlow Library does not own the item.
3. If you are in the library, fill out a form for each item. Forms are available at the circulation desk. If you are not in the library, fill out the form below, or contact the library at 641-648-2872.
4. Please fill out all required fields, indicated by *. The more information you provide, the better our chances of finding your item.
5. Items may take 7-10 business days to receive. 
6. Due dates for InterLibrary loan materials are set by the lending library. InterLibrary loan materials are borrowed from other libraries. Please return them on time!

You can view the library's Interlibrary Loan Policy here.