After decades of operation, the Florida Library Delivery Service has shut down — and with it ends a long-lasting network between Florida libraries.
Alachua County discontinued its Interlibrary Loan service Sept. 30, the library district announced to cardholders via email. The program allowed patrons to check out books and other materials from libraries outside of their residential district.
“We are looking for alternative avenues to be able to meet our patrons’ needs,” the email said. “We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused by this loss of federal funding.”…