Santa Clara City Library - Placing a Request for Library Materials


			Please read all instructions before proceeding. There are some limitations on requesting materials:

			reference materials, CDs, feature films, magazines, and pamphlets cannot be requested only items that are checked out or on order can be requested something you request may not necessarily be returned on its due date there is a limit of 10 requests per library card at the same time

			The library will notify you when your requested items are ready for pick-up. You can choose notification by e-mail — just have your e-mail address added to your library record. You must use the same library card to request and check out your requested item.

	1		From this page(or the home page), click on Request an Item. You will arrive at a screen entitled: Search our Catalog. If you request materials often, bookmark this page on your computer.

	2		Search for the bibliographic record (the one with the author, title, location, and check-out status) of the item you want. Be sure that the record you've found is for the format you want (book, large-print book, etc.).

	3		If there is a due date listed under Status for every copy of the item you want, or it has a status of on order or in process, you are ready to request. If any of the copies of your item have a status of Check Shelves, please call Central Library's Adult Services (408 615-2900) or Youth Services (408 615-2916) for help locating it.

	4		Click on the Request button at the top or bottom of the page .

	5		Type in your name as it appears in your library record.

	6		Type in your complete library card barcode number.

	7		Click on the Choose a Pickup Location bar and highlight your desired pickup location.

	8		You should see a message that reads Your request for (title/author) was successful. If this message does not appear, please contact a librarian at 408 615-2900 for help.

			When you are ready to request materials, click here: Request an Item