Get Items From Other Libraries

If you know of an item, but find it isn't available from San José libraries, you have other free ways of requesting it:

Request books online from 40+ libraries through California, using your San José Library card and PIN.

Books are usually delivered within 4 days
Search Link+ directly or from within our Library Catalog
Link+ requests show in your account, alongside normal holds for San José Library items
The library will alert you when the item arrives

Request books, articles, and more online from libraries throughout the world.

Requires set up of a separate ILLiad account and password for making and managing requests
Articles can be delivered to you electronically
The process usually takes a minimum of 7-10 days
The library will alert you when the item arrives