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Borrow, Suggest Titles, and Track Requests

This collective catalog of all Louisiana parishes is provided by the State Library of Louisiana. Borrow material, suggest titles we don't have, and keep track of your requests. All borrowed items will be sent to us, and we'll notify you when they're ready for pickup. For more details, refer to CPPL's Collection Development Policy. In some cases, materials may be photocopied instead of sent physically. If you can't find what you need, submit a blank request using the appropriate button below. 

A cartoon shark grinning and balancing books on its head, framed by the outline of Louisiana.
LOGIN

Under Select your Library, choose W1CC - Calcasieu Public Library. 
Enter your library card number (username) and PIN (password).

Searching the collection
Log in to LoanSHARK.

Under "Select Your Library," choose W1CC - Calcasieu Public Library.


Enter your library card number (username) and PIN (password).


Search for your desired title. Once you find the item, click the "Request this Item" button.

Verify the information on the screen, then click the "SUBMIT" button.


Notes: If you haven't registered for a LoanSHARK account yet, logging in with your library card and PIN will create one for you. Please ensure your library account is in good standing.
Access LoanSHARK
Request Limits

Users may have up to fifty (50) active requests at any one time.


You will receive an alert when you reach this limit.


You can continue to search within LoanSHARK even if you have hit your request limit.


If you've reached your limit, you can create lists for future requests.


An "active" request starts when it is made and stays active until the lending library receives the item and checks it back in through LoanSHARK.
Who is eligible for this service?

This service is not available to temporary accounts or online accounts that have not been upgraded to full-service status.


It is also unavailable to non-Calcasieu residents, unless you have an LSW card and are using it in Calcasieu Parish.


Additionally, your library card must be in good standing to access this service. If your card is blocked, please contact the library for further assistance.
Check Status for Requests

Login to Loanshark.


Click Your Account then Items From Other Libraries.


View your requests and their status.

Submit Blank Form

If you couldn't find what you needed in the online catalog or LoanSHARK, you can request or suggest it for purchase. We'll do our best to add it to our collection.


How?

Submit requests by using the Blank ILL Request option within LoanSHARK. [This option is located near the top left-hand corner of the LoanSHARK homepage.]


If you have a library card, log in with your library card and PIN to establish an account.

Blank ILL Request
Receiving Requested Items
Why can't I get the item that I requested?
The Library follows a set of criteria based on professional standards and approaches. We build a collection appropriate for our role in the community, providing materials for both informational and leisure purposes.

The Library applies the same selection criteria to suggestions and requests. We may be unable to fulfill certain interlibrary loan requests if no lending library has the item available (IV. SELECTION, E. Suggestions & Requests). Additionally, we may not be able to purchase an item if it is unavailable from an approved vendor (IV. SELECTION, G. Purchasing).

Refer to the Collection Development Policy for additional details.
Using Loanshark
Beginner’s Guide to LoanShark
Video
Local Author Submissions
Local authors may submit their work for consideration in our collection.
Submission Form