General Membership Options
eLibrary Card
- Who's Eligible? Available to any San José resident.
- Card Type: Virtual card number and PIN.
- What Can I Check Out? Online learning, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMovies & eMusic.
- Item Checkout Limit: Varies based on vendor.
- Item Holds Limit: Varies based on vendor.
- Expiration: Valid until locations fully reopen.
- Available: During closure.
Temporary Card
- Who's Eligible? Available to adults with eLibrary Cards.
- Card Type: Your choice of physical card design with number and PIN.
- What Can I Check Out? Everything that an eLibrary card gets you plus physical items, including hotspot devices. LINK+ items are not included.
- Item Checkout Limit: 20 physical items. Electronic items vary based on vendor.
- Item Holds Limit: 10 physical items. Electronic items vary based on vendor.
- Expiration: Valid for one (1) year.
- Available: During closure.
Full Access Card
- Who's Eligible? Not available to new members at this time.
- Card Type: Your choice of physical card design with number and PIN.
- What Can I Check Out? Everything a Temporary Card gets you and more, including LINK+ items.
- Item Checkout Limit: 100 physical items. 10 physical videos. Electronic items vary based on vendor.
- Item Holds Limit: 10 physical items. Electronic items vary based on vendor.
- Expiration: Valid for four (4) years, and then must be renewed.
- Available: When libraries reopen.
School Membership Options
Student Card
- Who's Eligible? See Participating Schools.
- Card Type: Depends on the Participating School.
- What Can I Check Out? Everything that an eLibrary card gets you plus physical items.
- Item Checkout Limit: 5 physical items. Electronic items vary based on vendor.
- Item Holds Limit: 5 physical items. Electronic items vary based on vendor.
- Expiration: When the student graduates or leaves the district.
- Available: Anytime, including through the summer.
Educator Card
- Who's Eligible? Adults (18+) who work for a preschool or K-12 school.
- Card Type: Custom physical card design for educators with number and PIN.
- What Can I Check Out? Most materials are available to check out on an Educator Card.
- Item Checkout Limit: 100 physical items, including up to 30 DVDs.
- Item Holds Limit: 30 physical items:
- Includes multiple copies of the same title (ask us for help)
- Includes some non-requestable collections such as Easy Readers (ask us for help)
- Expiration: June 30th each year.
- Available: Anytime.