Interlibrary Loans

• Before making a request, please check our catalog for availability.
• You must live, work, or attend school in Springfield and have a valid Springfield library card.
• MURAL members must go through their home library (e.g. Union residents must request interlibrary materials through the Union Public Library).
• Renewals must be requested in person up to 2 days prior to the due date. One 2-week provisional renewal is allowed per item however the lending library may refuse the renewal and recall the book.
• Late fees are 25 cents per day.
• Recent publications may be unavailable. Please wait at least 3 months from the copyright date before requesting the material. Please do not request an item before its publication date.
• Patrons are limited to 5 interlibrary loan requests per day.
• In an effort to save time and energy, we ask patrons to refrain from using the online blank request form. Instead, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the information you have and we will put in the request for you. Thank you!