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Your Library Card



What Do I Need To Get a Card? | General Information & Guidelines | Card Holder Benefits

What Do I Need To Get a Card?
  • If you live anywhere in California, you are eligible to obtain a San José Library Card. You must, however, pick up your Card from a San José Library location. Note: If you are an SJSU student, you need to pick up your Card from the King Library Circulation Desk.

  • There is no cost for your first Card. You may be charged a $1.00 fee if you must replace a lost or stolen Card.

  • A Library Card is issued to an individual. The Library expects the Card to be used by only the person to whom it is issued.

  • You may use your Library Card to manage your Library Account

Please choose among these types of borrowers to find out what you need to get a Library Card:

Note: For more detailed information about Library Card Registration Requirements & Guidelines, see the Library's Registration Policy.


General Information & Guidelines
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  • All records relating to your Library Card registration and items borrowed are confidential. Read the Policy

  • If you are a parent in possession of your child's Library Card, you may request specific information about your child's account.

    • If your child's Card is not in your possession, the information about your child's account that the Library provides you will be limited to items which are overdue, lost or damaged, or to any fines due.

  • We urge you to contact the Library immediately if your Card is lost or stolen. You are responsible for all material borrowed on your Card by anyone before the Library is notified that you no longer have the Card.

  • Please contact the Library when you change your address or phone number. Note: You can also change your phone number online once you log in to My Account (select "Modify Personal Information").

  • Library Cards that are inactive for 2 years may expire. Read the Policy

  • For more information about your Card, see the Library's Loan Policy.



Card Holder Benefits

 
Expand your learning opportunities by taking advantage of discounts offered to San José Public Library Card holders:
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This page last updated January 21, 2010 by the Web Team

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