In-Network Interlibrary Loan Process

Place a hold in our catalog or ask a librarian to place a hold on the item you want.
The next day (except Sundays), the lending library receives and prints a list of items to pull.
Library staff pulls items from the shelves.
Library staff "triggers" holds on pulled items in the computer system and prints a slip for each item indicating where it is going.
Library staff put items in bins for sorting at TLN headquarters.

Bins get picked up by a TLN driver and taken to TLN headquarters for sorting.
Items are sorted at TLN headquarters for delivery to over 50 member libraries in southeast Michigan.
Bins of items are delivered to requesting libraries.
Library staff "triggers" holds on received items; automated notices via email, phone, or text are sent out.
Library staff puts items on hold shelves for you to pick up.