Outerlibrary Loan (OLL) is a free service that gives access to library materials (both academic and public) that our library system doesn't own. You must have a valid library card with no more than $10 in fines to utilize this service.
OLL is for items that are not available in LINKcat and are at least 6 months old. Check LINKcat, the library's catalog, to see if a library in the South Central Library System owns the material before submitting OLL requests.
A realistic response time is two to three weeks, but it can be shorter or longer, depending on the availability and location of the item.
You will be notified by phone or email (depending on your preference) when the item you've requested is available for you.
Checkout periods vary and are often shorter than those of our library. The checkout period is determined by the owning library, not WPL.
Renewals are determined by the owning library, so this varies by item. When you pick up your item, we will let you know if a renewal is available.
You may place your OLL requests with the help of a library staff member, either in person, or by phone (608 849-4217) OR fill out the online form. You can check item availability on WorldCat (global catalog).
If you have questions about OLL or your request, please contact wauoll@waupl.org, call (608) 849-4217, or visit us at the library.