LINK+, opens a new window is a combined catalog of books from participating public and academic libraries throughout California and Nevada. San Mateo County Libraries cardholders can request available books through LINK+ that are not available through SMCL.
LINK+ FAQs
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San Mateo County Libraries will no longer provide Inter-Library Loan services to library cardholders. However, there are several libraries in the Peninsula Library System, opens a new window (PLS) that continue to offer this service.
Please contact any of these other libraries for more information.
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Overdue fines for LINK+ items will be waived as a result of our elimination of overdue fines starting January 7, 2019. Replacement cost for a lost or damaged LINK+ item is $115.00.
Note: If an item is lost, there is a $115 replacement charge payable to the lending library. Some libraries may accept a replacement copy or list price of the lost item. Contact any SMCL location for more information.
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The loan period is 21 days with one renewal (for an additional 21 days). You can renew items by logging in to your eLibrary account, opens a new window or by asking a Library staff member. Renewal must be done within 2 days of the due date.
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You may cancel a LINK+ hold by logging in to your eLibrary account, opens a new window and clicking Cancel next to the item.
Note: If the item is In Transit or Received, the request may not be cancelled.
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LINK+ items are held at the Customer Service Desk of the Library you selected as a pickup location. A staff member will check out the LINK+ item for you. When you are done with the LINK+ item, it must be returned to the Customer Service Desk at your original pickup location.