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Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a voluntary service allowing libraries to share materials.

Print books owned by Scottsdale Public Library, or available through MAX, the collection-sharing service are not eligible for Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services. Please check the library catalogue and MAX before submitting your request. Click here for more information about MAX.


Interlibrary Loan Policy Statement

  • Only print books published more than 365 days ago are eligible for Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services.
  • ILL books are held for 7 days and check out for 21 days. NO renewals.
  • Interlibrary Loan is not fine free. Overdue fees are $1.00 a day.
  • Cardholders may not request the same title more than once every 365 days.
  • Cardholders are limited to 6 active/checked out requests.
  • Please note it may take 3 to 8 weeks to receive your item.
  • Submission of this request does not guarantee that a book will be available in our borrowing network.


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