Reciprocal Borrowing

Users with a valid public library card in good standing from Citrus, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota or Sumter County may check out items from any public library in Hillsborough County or utilize resources within the library. Additionally, reciprocal borrowers may utilize subscription databases that are available remotely and offered through the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative's Information Gateway.

To participate, a user MUST have a library card from their home county. They MUST visit a Hillsborough County library and have their existing library card number entered into our database. Once this is completed, full borrowing privileges will be available. Details are available below.

What Is Reciprocal Borrowing?

• Reciprocal borrowing is a pilot program to increase access to materials for library customers. Users with a library card from another county may check out items from a neighboring county.
• There are no fees associated with this program.
• More choice in libraries to check-out from and return material to.
• More convenience for residents in all participating counties.

How To Use The Program In Hillsborough County:

• Present your public library card from Citrus, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota or Sumter County and a form of address verification.
• Complete the registration form.

What You Need To Know About Borrowing Materials From HCPLC:

• Loan Period: Most materials are loaned for 3-week periods
  
• Videos/CDs/DVDs: Check out for 7 days
  
• Overdues: 10¢ per day, per item up to $2.00 (some exceptions) / Customers may be notified by the Electronic Notification System
  
• Returns: You may return your library materials to any participating library.
  
• Interlibrary Loan Requests: ILL requests must be placed at your home library.

How To Use The Program In Citrus, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota or Sumter County:

• Present your Hillsborough County public library card and a form of identification with Hillsborough County address
  (or proof of land ownership in Hillsborough County).
  
• Follow that library's procedure for registering as a library borrower.
  
• Abide by the check out rules for that library. Certain restrictions may apply.