Interloans

Looking for something we don't have?

Use the interloan library service to get items from other libraries around New Zealand.

This service includes: books, newspaper or magazine articles, music scores, microfilms, theses, research papers, industrial standards, reports and more.

Audiobooks, DVDs and CDs may also be available.

Some interloans cannot be taken out of the library.
In this case come to one of our libraries to read, listen to or view the item.


Find the item

First, search for the item you want in the New Zealand Libraries - Te Puna catalogue or Index New Zealand.

New Zealand Libraries - Te Puna search

Use this sign-on to access Index New Zealand:
User ID: WHP99FE9

Index New Zealand (INNZ) 

When you have found the item make note of the following:

  • Title
  • Author / Artist / Performer
  • Publisher and year published
  • ISBN

Get an Interloan

You will need to be a member of Whangarei District Libraries to use this service.

Online

Fill out our Interloan request form.

 Online interloan request form

Email

Please include your name and library card number.

Email: whglibrary@wdc.govt.nz

Phone

Have your library card handy.

Phone 09 430 4206

In-person

Visit any one of our libraries:

  • Whangārei Central Library
  • Kamo Library
  • Onerahi Library
  • Tikipunga Library
  • Mobile Library

Library locations and hours

 


Interloan costs

  • $6.00 fee if we obtain the item from a cooperating library in New Zealand.
  • at least $19.00 if we obtain the item from a non cooperating New Zealand library.  
  • No charge if the item cannot be supplied.

Note: uncollected items will still incur charges.

How long does it take

  • Interloan requests are usually processed within 2 working days.
  • How soon the requested item is delivered depends on whether it is available for immediate loan from another library.
  • When your request arrives, we will advise you by email, phone or post.

Returning an interloan

Whangarei District Libraries has borrowed the interloan on your behalf from another library in New Zealand.

Please take good care of it and return by the due date in the same condition it was issued to you.

Charges will be incurred if an interloan is returned damaged or not returned by its due date.

Loan extensions

If you would like an extension to your loan period, please contact us before the due date to see if a renewal is possible. Loan extensions are dependent on the lending conditions of the library the interloan is from.

Contact us by:


Return interloans

Please ensure the strap issued with the interloan is returned with it or a $5 fee will be charged.

Take it to any of our library branches

Whangārei Central, Kamo, Onerahi or Tikipunga Libraries.
Library locations

Post to

Whangarei District Libraries
Private Bag 9006
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143.

Courier to

Whangārei Central Library
5 Rust Avenue
Whangārei 0110.

Damaged or overdue interloans

You will incur charges for interloans that are returned in a damaged state or are overdue. 

If interloans are not returned by the due date, they are regarded as lost items and you will be charged for their replacement.

If you have not contacted us within 7 days after the due date, then the matter will be referred to a debt collection agency.