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Making Link+ Requests: Step-by-Step Instructions

This page has instructions on how to request a book through Link+, a group of California libraries — including this one — that let their patrons request books from any of the member libraries.

1. The option to run a Link+ search appears as you search the Library Catalog.
   
   
   Just select the Search Link+ button at the top or center of the screen:
   
   Selecting this button will automatically pass through to the Link+ website either your search terms or the subject, title or author you are viewing at the time.
   
   
   You may also search Link+ directly at http://csul.iii.com/.
   
   
2. When you locate a title that you want in Link+, check its availability by selecting the link that reads "[n] LINK+ libraries have this item." If at least 1 library shows an AVAILABLE copy, you may proceed to the next step.
   
   
   
   
   
3. To request the item in Link+, simply select REQUEST THIS ITEM and follow steps 4 and 5.
   
   
4. First, select the institution through which you are affiliated with Link+:
   
   
   
   
   
• Public Library Card holders should select San Jose Public
  
• SJSU faculty, students and staff should select San Jose State University
  
  
5. On the next screen after you submit this information, you will enter your
   • Name
   • Library Card barcode (the long number on the back of the card) or SJSU ID
   • Library PIN — if you forgot your PIN, contact the Library at (408) 808-2000.)
     
     
   Then choose a Pickup Location and select Submit.
   
   
6. Link+ will choose the item to be requested unless it is a multivolume set. In that case, you will be able to choose the volume.
   
   

For more information about Link+ requests, please see Link+Rules and Link+ Pick-Ups & Returns.