What are the loan policies for SearchOhio?

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If we do not own an item, you may be able to borrow it from another library.

Borrow Now

  • Limit: Up to 75 items simultaneously requested, checked out or returned through SearchOhio or OhioLINK
  • Loan Period: 21 days (printed items, audiobooks, music), 7 days (movies)*
  • Lost Items: $25 (once 30+ days overdue)
  • Overdue Fines: $0
  • Pickup: Within 10 days
  • Renewals: Up to 3 times (when eligible)
  • Shipment: Usually within 5-7 days

*Loan periods for all other materials may vary depending on the rules of the lending institution. Refer to your receipt or view your online account.

To submit a suggestion for improvement, email searchohiosuggestions@westervillelibrary.org.

This interlibrary loan service takes place through SearchOhio, a consortium of public libraries throughout Ohio.