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Can't find it in your library catalog? Try Marina!

   Marina is a statewide interlibrary loan system. Customers with a Maryland Public Library borrower's card can request materials not owned by their local public library system from another Maryland Public Library System using this service.   


 Materials that may NOT be requested via Marina
  • Materials owned by your library system    
  • Bestsellers
  • Books that are on order
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  • Reference materials
  • Most audio/video media
  • Entire magazine issues

    • To Place A Request

    First verify that your title is not one of the items that may not be requested. See above.

    1. Select your Maryland Public library system from the list above. This will take you to the Patron Login page.
    2. Enter your local library card number as your Patron ID.
    3. Click on the Searching/Requesting button.
    4. Enter your search term -- either author, title, or subject -- for the desired item.
    5. Click the circle that indicates the type of term used, e.g. Title.
    6. Select the appropriate catalog to search from the menu.
    7. Click on Begin Searching button.

    At Combined Results Screen

    1. Scroll down screen to find your requested title.
    2. Click on the selected title if availability information is desired. If not needed, skip this step and see below.
    3. If ready to request, click on blue Request button; found at the bottom of the screen.

    At Create Request Screen

    1. Click on Yes to confirm that your name is correct.
    2. Choose a branch from the drop down list for your pick-up location.
      NOTE:
      • Do not enter anything into the maximum cost field. There is no charge for this request.
      • Do not enter anything in the Email address field. The Library will contact you by post-card or telephone when your item(s) arrive.
      • Do not enter anything in the Notes field.
    3. Click on the blue submit button.
    4. Wait for the Request Confirmation screen.
    5. Write down the request number; use this number to track your request.
    6. Click on blue new search button if you'd like to make another request; or the orange quit button if finished.
      • If the item you wish to request is not on Marina, or if you have any questions, ask a librarian for assistance.

    There are no renewals on loaned materials. Most libraries in Maryland do not charge to lend materials in state. On receipt of materials, customers will be contacted by phone. If two calls cannot reach the customer, a postcard is sent at a 50 cent charge, payable on receipt of the materials.

    Customers can also request materials from outside of the Maryland network. This service requires that customers be willing to pay a minimum of $5.00 per book request and $10.00 per serial request to recover associated shipping costs. Serials (magazines, newspapers, etc.) will arrive as a photocopy of the original.

    Library cards from other Maryland public library system can be used, but need to be validated by your local system. Customers must be free of fines to be eligible for interlibrary loan service.

    Brought to you by the Maryland Interlibrary Loan Organization (MILO).