Mail:
Interlibrary Loan
Rochester Public Library
101 2nd ST SE
Rochester, MN 55904-3776
Types of Materials RPL lends to other libraries
Rochester Public Library lends all types of materials, with the following exceptions:
Reference books, including our reference genealogy collection, are not available for lending. Specific sections may be copied and emailed free of charge (up to 20 pages). Exceptions are made with the approval of the head of the reference services division. LITHUB materials are non-circulating.
Audiovisual materials are available for lending if the requesting library is a reciprocal lender of AV materials. Video games are not available for loan.
Special collections - including board games, seed library supplies & kits, book group bags, and telescopes - are not available for lending.
Not all periodicals are available for lending.
How can RPL holdings be searched?
Use the SEARCH link from the main webpage at rplmn.org
Regional libraries (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin) can request Rochester Public Library materials through MNLINK.
Is there a fee for lending or copies?
Rochester Public Library generally loans materials or sends copies free of charge to requesting MNLINK libraries
Minnesota residents may request copies directly from Rochester Public Library (obituaries, for example) by completing the Article/Obituary request form. Copy requests are only delivered via email.
How are materials delivered to other libraries?
Materials sent to regional libraries are delivered by a courier delivery system (5 days/week).
How long is the loan period?
The loan period is 6 weeks for regional requests delivered through the Minitex delivery system. Loan periods may be shortened for high demand items.
How should borrowed materials be returned to RPL?
Please return loans using the same delivery methods that was used in sending the materials.
What are the fees for damaged or lost materials?
Rochester Public Library doesn't charge other libraries overdue fees. For lost or damaged materials, we charge the original inventoried price of the item, with no additional fee. Email ILL staff at ill@rplmn.org or call 507-328-2366 to check on the cost or to request a bill. Replacement copies in good condition may be accepted.