Interlibrary Loan | Garland, TX

NOTE: DVDs and CDs may now be borrowed through interlibrary loan!Need an item the Garland Libraries do not own?

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) allows Garland residents who are library cardholders to borrow items from another library.  Resident cardholders may request items using our online ILL system anytime, even when the library is closed.  All you need is a computer, an Internet connection and an email address.  Library patrons who reside outside of Garland are encouraged to initiate interlibrary loan requests through their local library.

• You must be a Garland resident and your library account must be in good standing to use interlibrary loan.
• You must have an email address to use interlibrary loan.
• New books are not available through interlibrary loan until at least 12 months after the publication date.
• Some items may not be borrowed. Check the complete list of unavailable items.
• Please allow 2-4 weeks for most items to be delivered to your designated pick up library.

Please visit Texas Armadillo Network Texas Group Catalog to begin your search.

Using the Texas Armadillo Network: 

Enter your search terms and click the search button.

Click an image to access more information about an item.

To request an item you must be logged into the system.

Click the Please Login link in the upper right corner.

Select Your Library by typing NM$01 or Nicholson Memorial Library System in the search box. Click on the name to select it. NM$01 : Nicholson Memorial Library System.

Enter your library card number.

Enter your PIN - the last four digits of your phone number.

Click the submit button.

Click the hand icon to request one of the items from the search results.

Fill out the required fields including choosing a pickup location and entering your email address.  See How will I be notified? for more information on email.

 Click on “Submit.”

A request has been placed. You're done!

Viewing the status of your ILL requests:

Go to the Texas Armadillo Network Texas Group Catalog.

Click the Please Login link in the upper right corner.

If it isn't filled in, select Your Library by typing NM$01 or Nicholson Memorial Library System in the search box. 

Click on NM$01 or Nicholson Memorial Library System to select it. 

Enter your library card number.

Enter your PIN.  It is the last 4 digits of your phone number.

Click the submit button.

After signing in, click the Your Account link and select Items From Other Libraries:

• "Pending" - Currently, the Texas Group Catalog software is sending requests to libraries on your behalf.
• "Received" - the item has been received by the Garland Public Library. Some processing will be required, then it will be sent to your branch for pick up. When it's ready for pick up at your branch, you'll get notified just like you get notified for all other holds. You'll have ten days to pick it up after it's ready.

Not seeing your hold? When cancelled, a hold drops off your request list and an email is sent to the email address you provided with an explanation for the cancellation.

If you have any questions about your ILL requests, feel free to contact us at 972-205-2500 or send an email.

What Is Available?

You may request books, DVDs, CDs or journal articles not owned by the Nicholson Memorial Library System.  Books must not be within 12 months of the publication date and the lending library must be within the continental United States.   Check the Garland Library catalog to see if we own a title before placing a request.

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Reference Guide for Search and Interlibrary Loan from the Texas Armadillo Network. (PDF 520 KB)

Questions?

Interlibrary loan requests are handled by reference staff at any Nicholson Memorial Library System location.  Please call 972-205-2500 or send an email if you need assistance.