Mead Public Library participates in statewide interlibrary loan service. Through this service we can obtain millions of items not available at Mead Public Library from libraries throughout Wisconsin, the Midwest and the rest of the U.S.

You may check the library catalog, Easicat, to see if the item you need is available at another library in the Eastern Shores Library System. If it is available within the system, you may request that it be transferred to Mead Library and held for pickup at Mead. You may make the request within EasiCat, in person at any library service desk, or by telephone (459-3400, ext. 3401).

Interlibrary loan requests for items that are from libraries outside the Eastern Shores Library System should be submitted to a librarian at the Information Services Desk on second floor or call 459-3400 ext 3422. In order to request interlibrary loan service you must have a library card. Be prepared to provide your card number at the time of your request.

When we receive an item you have requested you will be notified to pick it up at the circulation desk.

The loan period for an interlibrary loan book is determined by the lending library and is strictly honored by Mead Public Library. There is no grace period on interlibrary loans. Mead Public Library late, lost and damaged book charges apply to interlibrary loan materials; but lending libraries may also assess additional fees for items that are excessively late, damaged or lost.

To inquire about the status of an interlibrary loan request or to request an extension on the due date, call 459-3400 ext 3430. Extensions must be requested before the book is due.