Interlibrary Loan Policy for Other Libraries
This page is for external libraries borrowing from Burnaby Public Library. For BPL members looking to place an interlibrary loan, visit Borrowing from Other Libraries.
To Place a Request
- BC Public and Academic Libraries: submit requests using Illume.
- Other libraries: submit requests by email. Include the title in the subject line. In the body of the request provide the title, author, edition, maximum dollar amount you are willing to pay and your LAC or OCLC symbol.
Contact Information
| Library Name | Burnaby Public Library |
| Illume (SHAREit) Library Code | BB |
| Canadian Library Symbol (LAC) Code | BB |
| Telephone | 604-436-5421 |
| bbill@bpl.bc.ca | |
| Address | Burnaby Public Library 6100 Willingdon Ave Burnaby, BC V5H 4N5 |
General Information
| Library Catalogue URL | https://burnaby.bibliocommons |
| ILL Software | Illume SHAREit |
| Consortia memberships | InterLINK |
Loan Information
| Returnable Loans | 4 weeks |
| Renewals | Yes |
| Media Loans | Only for print-disabled patrons |
| Not for Loan | Books published or copyrighted in the current or previous year Special Collections or archival materials Rare books Reference Books Periodicals & Newspapers Microform Audio-visual materials (DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMs) |
| Shipping/Delivery | InterLINK Courier, Canada Post (Library Book Rate) |
| Loan Fees | Free for partner libraries (Illume, UBC, SFU, UVIC, UNBC), |
| Replacement charges | Replacement cost of lost or damaged item |
| Late fees | None |
| Invoice payments | Pay by cheque made out to Burnaby Public Library |