I want a book that CCPL will not let me check out

We are unable to borrow items that CCPL owns via interlibrary loan. Our precedent for this is set by the national Interlibrary Loan Code, devised by the American Library Association (http://www.ala.org/ala/rusa/rusaprotools/referenceguide/interlibrary.htm).

Certain items at CCPL do not circulate, such as reference books and items in our South Carolina History Room. The reasoning behind this is that these items should be equally available to everyone who comes in to use them, and our ability to help others could be jeopardized if an item is checked out and not returned. This is especially true of South Carolina Room items, many of which are unique and irreplaceable.

The Reference Department and the South Carolina Room staff are delighted to help with any questions you might have regarding these items, including locating specific citations within them. Visit our website (www.ccpl.org) and click "Services" for more information.