ZIP Books & Interlibrary Loans
BOOKS
The library currently has access to a free Interlibrary Loan option called ZIP Books.
ZIP Books
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- Zip Books gives you speedy access to materials, without the long wait times often associated with traditional Interlibrary Loans.
- Zip Books are ordered and shipped for free directly to your mailing address by a third-party vendor.
- Zip Books are checked out to Mendocino County Library general card holders in good standing. They are checked out to your library account for 4-6 weeks after receiving them in the mail.
- Eligible items are those that the Mendocino County Library does not own (Books or Audio Books permitted).
- Limit one at a time, per person. A new request may be placed after previous Zip Book is returned.
- DVDs and music CDs are not available.
- No pre-publication items, other restrictions may apply.
- Returned Zip Books may be added to the Mendocino County Library’s collection.
ZIP Book Funding
- The ZIP Books service is funded and managed by the California State Library.
Select an Interlibrary Loan option to proceed:
- ZIP Books Request only – Free
- Standard ILL Request only – $2.00 each
- ZIP Books Request – free – or Standard ILL Request – $2.00 each
Please ask a staff member if you need assistance submitting these forms online.