Inter Library Loan

If you want us to borrow a book for you from another library, make out an request in person at the Circulation Desk, by phone at 857-701-1380, or electronically by clicking on Book ILL Request.

We will contact you when the book is received. It usually takes a week or two. The lending library establishes the length of time you can keep the book.

If you need an article that is not available through the RCC Library, the library can get a copy of virtually any article you may want and send it to your email address. You can make a request in person at the Circulation Desk, by phone at 857-701-1380, or electronically by clicking on Article ILL Request.

ComCat is a state-run catalog that lets you place holds on books from libraries all across the state. From the website: "With access to millions of titles, the Commonwealth Catalog extends your library’s reach to all participating libraries throughout Massachusetts, with convenient pick-up at your local library."  You should use ComCat after you have checked the RCC library or HELM network for material.

Links:

ComCat

• Instructions to Login
• FAQ

Participating Library Networks

Bridgewater State University

CLAMS, Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing

C/W MARS, Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing

FLO, Fenway Libraries Online

HELM, Higher Education Libraries of Massachusetts

MBLN, Metro Boston Library Network (including the Boston Public Library)

MLN, Minuteman Library Network

MVLC, Merrimack Valley Library Consortium

NOBLE, North of Boston Library Exchange

OCLN, Old Colony Library Network

SAILS Library Network

University of Massachusetts, Amherst