Well, here's some coincidence! After years away from my local library (for reasons I won't bore you with) I rejoined barely 2 weeks ago. It's just so much better than it ever was! Up to 20 books out at a time, complete catalogue online, plus reservations and renewal, access to huge online reference section including, it seems, the OED - it really is quite outstanding.
As I was waiting for my application to be processed (only took about 10 mins) I wandered around and found Aces Falling on display in the History section, so that was my first 'borrow'.
I'd never heard of the ILL scheme, had no idea my library's reach was international, so really appreciate that heads-up. I'll be haunting the place from now on, just 10 minutes' walk from my house across a beautiful park. Only hope the dreaded cuts don't wreck this brilliant service, just when I've rediscovered it.