Interlibrary Loans

Try using Interlibrary Loan (ILL), where you can request almost any material from the Texas Armadillo Network, a combined database of items owned by over 500 public libraries in Texas and other participating libraries in the United States.

How to Place an ILL Request

Please check the Burleson Public Library catalog before requesting materials through ILL. Requests for items owned by Burleson Public Library or other libraries in our shared catalog will be cancelled. E-resources are not available through ILL. Please do not request new/bestseller titles until they have been released at least 6 months or more.

Patrons may search for items here: Texas Armadillo Network.

Use the “Please Login” link in the upper right-hand corner of catalog to authenticate using your library barcode and password.

Search the catalog and use the Request button to initiate the request.

Please contact library staff for additional information by phone 817-426-9212.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Interlibrary Loan?

Interlibrary Loan, or ILL, is loans from libraries outside the MetroShare Catalog

Who can use ILL?

ILL privileges are available to Burleson Public Library cardholders with a current library card in good standing. 

How many requests can I have?

There is a maximum limit of 10 active ILL requests per card. If using multiple cards ILLs must be checked out with the same Burleson card used to place the request.

Are there any fees?

There is no charge for ILL requests. 

If an item is lost or damaged, the borrower is responsible for the replacement cost plus any additional processing fees assessed by the lending library. ILL will contact the lending library to determine that amount.

All paperwork and identification stickers included with an ILL must be returned. Fines may be charged if lost or removed.

How long can I keep an item?


Due dates are determined by the lending library and posted on each item. To ensure the longest borrowing time ILL items should be checked out as quickly as possible after notification of their arrival.

Renewal may be requested from the lending library if the item is not overdue. If the renewal is not granted by the lending library, you will receive notification and be asked to return the item as soon as possible.

ILL users or library staff must contact Interlibrary Loan to submit a renewal request.

How long will it take to get my ILL?

Please allow several weeks (2 - 6) for processing and mailing.

Where do I pick up and return my ILL?

ILLs will be held at the Burleson Public Library until the due date posted on the item.

ILLs may be checked out from and returned the Burleson Public Library only.

Still can’t get what you need?


You may also make a suggestion for purchase.

  1. Sign in to your account with your library card. My Account 
  2. Then choose Materials Request and complete the form.

For additional information, contact the Burleson Public Library Interlibrary Loan staff:

Email Interlibrary Loan

Phone: 817-426-9212