TexShare Card and ILL
TexShare Cards
Lake Travis Community Library patrons that are in good standing are welcome to apply for a TexShare card. Your TexShare card makes you eligible to borrow books and other physical materials from more than 500 libraries across the state, including academic and medical libraries.
For more information about TexShare cards, please visit the Texas State Library website or contact us.
Interlibrary Loans
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a free service that allows Lake Travis Community Library card holders access to materials that are not available from the Library’s collection.
Please note:
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- LTCL patrons are allowed two active interlibrary loan requests at a time. Requests are active until the item is returned to the lending library.
- We are unable to request digital items or items published within the last 6 months.
- Items may take 2-3 weeks to arrive and requested items are not guaranteed.
- If you fail to pick up your Interlibrary Loan request you may incur a $3 fine.
Please email [email protected] with any Interlibrary Loan questions.
How to Request an Interlibrary Loan Item
- Access the library’s Interlibrary Loan home page.
- Click on “Please Login” in the top right corner and log into your account with your library card number and password (typically your 10-digit phone number).
- Search for the item you want by typing the title or author into the search box.
- Select the item you are looking for by clicking on the cover art or the preferred format to under the title. Verify that you are looking at the correct title and format needed.
- Click “Request Item” (button under the title’s cover art on the left side).
- Enter your email address or phone number in Patron’s Contact 1.
- Click Submit.
- You will be notified when the item is ready for pick up or if we cannot find a lender.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may use Interlibrary Loan?
The Interlibrary Loan service is available to all Lake Travis Community Library cardholders whose accounts are in good standing.
What can I request through Interlibrary Loan?
- Books, audiobooks, and DVDs, which are not owned by LTCL
- Items published more than 6 months ago
Is there a charge for Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary Loan is a free service for LTCL cardholders. There may be a $3 charge for items requested but not checked out.
How long does it take?
A requested item should arrive in two to three weeks, depending upon how widely available it is and the location of the library sending it. If you need the item more quickly, you may request a TexShare Card which will allow you access and checkout privileges to a nearby library which holds the item.
Will I be notified if my request can’t be fulfilled?
Yes. You will be notified by email or phone call if the item cannot be supplied by another library.
Who may use Interlibrary Loan?
You may have up to two active Interlibrary Loan requests at a time. A request is considered active from the time it is requested until the borrowed item is returned to the lending library, which may be a few days after you return the item to LTCL.
How long can I keep ILL materials?
The loan period is determined by the lending library.
Can I renew my Interlibrary Loan materials?
You may request an extension of the loan period for an ILL item. We ask that you make the request at least 5 days before the item is due.
ILL staff must first request a renewal from the lending library. If the renewal is allowed, ILL staff will notify you with the new due date (this is determined by the lending library). Contact Karen Scott at [email protected] or (512) 263-2885 to request an extension of the loan period for ILL materials.