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Interlibrary loan is a service provided to obtain materials which are not owned by  Plano Public Library System (PPLS). Materials that may be obtained include books, audios, videos and photocopies of articles from magazines and newspapers. A PPLS library card is required to use interlibrary loan. There is a ten item limit per month per household for interlibrary loan requests. How Interlibrary Loan Works: Patrons  can complete a form available at the reference desk at each library or complete and submit one of the online electronic forms below.  Information is verified and sent to the Interlibrary Loan office. A search is performed on a database that includes over 6,000 institutions nationwide. Methods for Requesting Materials Plano Public Library System offers several ways for patrons to request interlibrary loan materials. Forms are available at all libraries and may be completed and submitted at the library.It is also possible to send requests by email, using the web-based ILL Book, Audio, Video Request form or the ILL Periodical Request form. How long does it take to receive my request? Times vary greatly due to factors such as the location of the lending library and availability of the item requested. A good rule of thumb is three to six weeks. How much does this service cost? There are no charges for interlibrary loans. However, normal charges apply for overdue fines or lost books. When my request arrives how will I be notified? Patrons will be notified over the phone by the Library's electronic notification system. How long can I keep the material? The lending library specifies the checkout period. Occasionally the lending library specifies that the item is for "In Library Use Only" and the material may not leave the library. No renewals are allowed on interlibrary loan materials. Where do I return the materials? Interlibrary loan materials can be returned to any of Plano's five libraries or bookdrops.