CARNEGIE LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE CLOSED:

The building will be closed until further notice for urgent and unplanned building repairs. All other library branches remain open.  Please check back here for updates or follow us on social media @gleneiralibraries

Interlibrary loans

If we don't have a particular book you're looking for, we can try to arrange a copy for you from other public and university libraries as an interlibrary loan. 

Interlibrary loan service cost

$5.30

Please note: there may be additional charges that apply from the lending library.

Make a request for an interlibrary loan

Please include the following information in your request: 

  • Author
  • Title
  • Publication Date
  • ISBN (if known)
  • Your name and library membership number
  • Please note: nominate Carnegie, Caulfield, Elsternwick or Bentleigh Library as your collection point.

Books you can request 

  • Request any book with the exception of new releases. DVDs, CDs, talking books and magazines cannot be requested.
  • Request a maximum of 10 requests at a time and they'll be processed within two weekdays.

Please note: delivery time cannot be guaranteed as it is dependent on other library services response times.