Requests & Holds

Place a Hold

If you would like to borrow an item that is checked out, a hold can be placed on that item. When the item on reserve is returned to the library you will be notified by phone, text, or mail that the item is available for you to check out. There is a hold limit of 15 items per patron. All items on hold must be picked-up and checked out at the same time.

Items can be placed on hold:

At the Service Desk in the library
By phone at 361-485-3301
Through the My Account page

Interlibrary Loans

Request an item the Victoria Public Library (VPL) does not own through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). We request the item(s) from other libraries and institutions in Texas and throughout the United States.

Through ILL you can acquire photocopies of magazine and journal articles, and borrow:

Books
Audiobooks
CDs
DVDs

ILL Requests

ILL requests can be placed:

At the Service Desk in the library
By phone at 361-485-3301
Through the My Account page

There are certain items that can not be requested; examples include:

Rare or fragile materials
Items that have been published less than 6 months from the requested date
Requests that violate copyright limitations

Pick-up

Waiting time varies from 2 to 5 weeks depending on the availability of materials. Once available, you will receive a notification. Items are held at the Service desk. Items not picked up after 7 days will be returned.