Library

Interlibrary Loan Request

Summer Interlibrary Loan Requests

• Geisler Library interlibrary loan (ILL) services are not available May 15 – July 31.
• You can request items through Pella Public Library*.
• You need a Pella Public Library card before you can submit a request. Bring your drivers’ license and Central ID to Pella Public Library to get one.
• To request your items:
  1. Go to Pella Public Library’s catalog
  2. Click on “Request an Item” in the upper right-hand area of the page
  3. Enter your library card number and a PIN number

*Pella Public Library will limit their borrowing to domestic libraries and try to borrow from free lenders if possible; if there are none, the library will proceed with borrowing the item so long as the fee is $25 or less.

Interlibrary Loan Items through Geisler Library:

• Renewal requests for your current ILL items are not possible after May 31.
• ILL items obtained by Geisler Library should be returned to the Geisler Library book drops on or before the due date.

Interlibrary Loan Items Through Pella Public Library:

• Call, email or stop by the front desk for renewal requests of ILL items.
• ILL items obtained by Pella Public Library must be returned to Pella Public Library.