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Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan

If books or other items are not available at our library, we may be able to borrow them for you from other libraries. We are now part of CAML, and you can use the "search other libraries" link in our catalog to check their collections.

You can check for item availability on the statewide catalog, MaineCat. New or popular items may take longer to get. Some reference items may be for local use only and are not available for interlibrary loan. Carver is part of the Maine libraries van delivery network, and we get deliveries once a week on Thurdays.

If another Maine library doesn't have the item, we may be able to get it from out of state. Patrons are encouraged to limit out-of-state requests to items that they really want, since they do incur return postage charges for the library.

Patrons are limited to 10 active interlibrary loan requests at one time.

To request an interlibrary loan, you can email interlibraryloan@carverlibrary.org, or use the request form in your library account. Log in to your library account on the catalog, and click on Reserves/Requests and then
Request.

At this time, Carver patrons are not able to request items directly through the MaineCat catalog. We hope to offer this sometime in the near future.

Did you know? All Maine residents are eligible for free library cards at both Bangor Public Library and the Maine State Library. If you travel to Bangor or Augusta on a regular basis, using those libraries may be a convenient addition.

Carver Memorial Library
12 Union Street / P.O. Box 439
Searsport, ME 04974
M. 10-5, T. 10-6,  W.-F. 10-5, Sat 10-1
(207) 548-2303
staff@carverlibrary.org
  • Home
  • Borrow
    • Catalog & Account
    • Collections and Services
    • CAML
    • MaineCat
    • Interlibrary Loan
    • cloudLibrary
    • cloudLibrary instructions
    • Become a borrower
    • Curbside Pickup
    • Home Delivery Service
    • How to access your account online
    • Musical Instrument Lending Library
  • Programs & Events
    • Adult Events
    • Teen Events
    • Children's Events
    • Storytime
    • Summer Reading + Patches
    • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
    • AARP Tax help
  • Resources
    • Carver at Home: Books and Learning links
    • Useful Links and Services
    • Digital Maine Library online resources
    • Bendable Maine
    • Genealogy
    • Voter Information
    • Covid-19
  • About
    • Hours, Location, and Contact
    • Policies
    • Board of Trustees
    • History
    • Landscape and Garden
    • Support the library
    • Value Calculator
    • Annual Tea
    • Gift Basket Silent Auction