If we don't have the item you would like, it may be possible that another NZ library does. Our interlibrary loan service allows you to borrow books, newspaper and journal articles, standards, music scores, microfilm, and selected CDs and DVDs from other libraries in New Zealand and overseas.
The National Library’s Te Puna Search will tell you if an item is available at another NZ library.
A standard interlibrary loan charge is $9 per item. Additional charges may apply depending on the type of item you request and where it is sent to us from.
There may be additional charges depending on when you need the item by and where it is being sourced from.
See below for some price guides:
| Type of loan |
Price guide |
| International library |
Additional charges will be added to the interlibrary loan charge of $9. |
| Industrial standards from a specialist supplier |
A minimum of $30, depending on the supplier will be added to the interlibrary loan charge of $9. |
| Urgent delivery |
Approximately $25 for the urgent delivery fee plus the Interlibrary loan charge of $9. |