Click the button above to search the database for items to request from Interlibrary Loan. You will first be directed to our Interlibrary Loan Agreement form and then to the database to search for items.
Attention!
Due to the continual rise in postage costs, the following changes to our Interlibrary Loan service will begin on January 1, 2026:
- Each patron may request up to three items per week.
- If your requested Interlibrary Loan material does not meet your needs (damage, wrong edition, etc.), you may return the item and submit a request for a different copy. If you have already reached your request limit for the current week, you will need to wait until the next week to submit the request.
- ILL requests for the same title may only be submitted twice per calendar year.
If you have any questions about these changes, please contact us at (208) 232-1263 ext. 104.
Interlibrary Loan Questions
What is Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?
Interlibrary loan is the process where the Marshall Public Library borrows materials which it does not own directly from another library on behalf of a patron, or another library borrows materials from the Marshall Public Library on behalf of its patron.
Who can request ILLs?
If you live within the limits of the City of Pocatello, Marshall Public Library is your HOME LIBRARY and you can request ILLs. If you live outside Pocatello’s city limits, you may choose to make us your HOME LIBRARY by paying an annual charge.
What can be borrowed?
Books, audio books, CDs, DVD’s, copies of magazine articles, etc.
What information is needed to make a request?
- Your name, current mailing address, and telephone number.
- Your current Marshall Public Library card number (all 14 digits).
- For books: author, title, date of publication and any other helpful information, such as where you heard about the book.
- For magazines/articles: author, article title, periodical title; volume, number, date, and page of article, as well as the maximum cost you are willing to pay for photocopies.
Can I send an online request?
Yes, you can! Follow this link to get started: https://marshallpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ILL-online-request-guide.pdf
How long does it take to receive the item?
Your request will be processed as soon as possible, and generally will be available within two weeks. We cannot, however, guarantee that we will be able to find the item you want or guarantee a delivery date.
How much does it cost?
You are able to request up to three interlibrary loans per week free of charge. Failure to pick up your interlibrary loan will result in a $5 charge per item. Overdue fines are $0.25 per day.
What if the item gets lost or damaged?
You are responsible for paying all replacement costs.
What else do I need to know?
- There is a limit of three requests per week.
- You must use your own library card with no overdue items.
- Any fines on your card or your guarantees’ cards must be less than $5.
- Check-out time is two (2) weeks. Renewals may be possible if you contact the library before the due date.
- You may not request items that MPL owns or items that were published in the last six months. You may recommend that the Library purchase these newer items for our collection by filling out a book suggestion card or submitting a suggestion through your online library card account.
Interlibrary Loan Lending (to other libraries)
We receive OCLC requests online. ALA forms can be submitted via:
- Mail
Interlibrary Loan
Marshall Public Library
113 South Garfield Ave
Pocatello, ID 83204 - Phone
208-232-1263 ext. 107 - Email
ill@marshallpl.org
Fees
No charge to borrowing libraries, except for lost items.
Non-Circulating Materials
Storage, Partners for Prosperity (P4P), ebooks, Idaho Archives, Reference. We will do photocopies. We do lend A/V.
The Library owns the local newspaper on microfilm: Pocatello Tribune Jan. 12, 1895 – Sep. 29, 1949 and the Idaho State Journal Oct 1, 1949 to the present. These do NOT circulate; however, photocopies of select pages may be made. Much of the microfilm has also been digitized and is available in our Digital Archive.
Loan Period
Four (4) weeks. Renewals are okay, except on A/V materials and new items.
Turnaround Time
We try to process requests within 24 (working) hours of receipt and send by U.S. mail at Library Rate.
