Frequently Asked Questions - lending library

The OrigamiUSA Lending Library is a service for OrigamiUSA members that loans books of origami diagrams through U.S. Mail. While the Research Library can only be visited in person (see FAQ elsewhere on this page), members anywhere can access the Lending Library without leaving their home.

The collection consists primarily of out-of-print, English language books of origami diagrams. The collection also includes a small number of books in other languages, including Japanese, Spanish, and Italian.

The OrigamiUSA Lending Library site lists specific publications available for loan. However, it does not index the contents of those items. Instead, where possible, the Collection List links to Dennis Walker's Origami Database, or to scanned images of a book's Tables of Contents (TOC) and cover. You can the Origami Database to search for information on diagrams by name, designer, or publication.
Links to the Origami Database are used with permission. OrigamiUSA is not responsible for the accuracy of information in the Origami Database.

The Lending Library Service is available to OrigamiUSA members. The service is limited to members in North America. OrigamiUSA Membership must be current a minimum of 60 days past the due date of borrowed items. For information about membership in OrigamiUSA, click here.

The loan period for Lending Library books is one month. There are no renewals.

Your OrigamiUSA membership benefits include use of the Lending Library. No additional registration is necessary

The Lending Library uses a fixed fee structure to cover shipping and incidental expenses:

• 1 item: $ 7.50
• 2 items: $ 10.00
• 3 items: $ 12.00

These charges cover costs of postage, shipping materials, return postage, and delivery tracking and confirmation.

• The Lending Library website lists items in the collection.
• Use the request form on the website to select up to three books.
• Submitting the request form automatically e-mails your request to the Lending Library.
• The Lending Library will reply to your request via email within one week.
• The reply e-mail will confirm your selection(s), indicate shipping charges, and provide a direct link to PayPal for payment.
• Requests and payment by U.S. Mail are also possible, see "How can I borrow..." below.
• When your payment is received the books are mailed to you.
• Normally, shipment is via US Postal Service Media Mail. (Estimated shipping time = 10 days)
• Priority Mail is available on request for an additional $4.00 service charge.
• The mailed package includes a Due Date, pre-addressed return address envelope, and prepaid return postage.

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You can borrow from the collection using US mail. A list of available items and complete directions, including shipping charges, will be mailed to you on request. Please enclose $1.00 with your request, to cover postage. (U.S. Postage stamps accepted)

OrigamiUSA Lending Library
P.O. Box 82400
Phoenix, Arizona 85071-240