All borrowed items will be sent to us, and we'll notify you when they're ready for pickup. For more details, refer to the Collection Development Policy. (PDF, 436 KB) 
In some cases, materials may be photocopied instead of sent physically. If you don't find what you need, submit a blank request using the appropriate button below. This collective catalog of all Louisiana parishes is provided by the State Library of Louisiana.
Local authors may submit their work for consideration in our collection by submitting this form.
Under Select your Library, choose W1CC - Calcasieu Parish Library. Enter your library card number (username) and PIN (password).
Library users can request items from other libraries using LoanSHARK.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Go to the LoanSHARK portal and log in using your library card number (as your username) and your PIN (as your password).
Under Select Your Library, choose W1CC – Calcasieu Public Library from the dropdown menu.
Use the search bar to find the item you want to request. Results are displayed in an accessible format compatible with screen readers.
Once you locate the item, select Request This Item.
Review the request details on the screen. When ready, click Submit to complete your request.
Logging in with your library card and PIN will automatically create a LoanSHARK account. Please ensure your library account is in good standing before placing a request.
Need Assistance? If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need help using LoanSHARK, please contact your local library branch.
Users can track their interlibrary loan requests independently or with staff assistance.
Log in to LoanSHARK.
Visit the LoanSHARK portal and log in using your credentials.
Navigate to Your Account
Select Your Account, then choose Items From Other Libraries.
Track Your Requests
From this section, you can view all current requests and monitor their status.
Users may have up to fifty (50) active requests at any given time. You will receive an alert once you reach this limit. Even if you've reached your request limit, you can continue to search within LoanSHARK. You also have the option to create lists for future requests. An active request begins when it is submitted and remains active until the lending library receives the item and checks it back in through LoanSHARK.
The Library follows professional standards and selection criteria to build a collection that serves our community’s informational and leisure needs. We apply the same criteria to all suggestions and interlibrary loan requests.
Occasionally, we may be unable to complete a request. Common reasons include item availability, no participating library currently has the item available for loan, or vendor limitations, whiich prevents us from purchasing or borrowing it.
For more details, please refer to the Collection Development Policy. (PDF, 436 KB)
Access to this service is limited. It is not available for temporary accounts, online accounts that have not been upgraded to full-service status, and non-Calcasieu residents (unless you have an LSW card and are using it within Calcasieu Parish). Additionally, your library card must be in good standing to use this service. If your card is blocked, please contact the library for assistance.
You can request or suggest an item for purchase, and we’ll do our best to add it to the collection.
Submit a request:
Log in to LoanSHARK using your library card number and PIN to establish your account.
Select the Blank ILL Request option, located near the top left corner of the LoanSHARK homepage.
Submit the completed form.
