Link+ is a consortium of 50+ academic and public libraries within California and Nevada that provides a single searchable catalog and user-initiated borrowing service. Books that are not owned by Saint Mary’s college may be requested online and will be delivered by a daily (Monday-Friday) van service.

Who is eligible?	Only current Saint Mary’s College students, faculty, and staff may request books through Link+. Anyone can use Link+ to check the holdings of participating libraries.
Why should I use Link+?	Users can search the combined catalog of over 8 million unique records to find the information they need. Requests may be placed from home or office. Borrowers can monitor the progress of requests at any time by viewing their circulation records. And finally, the Link+ service generally provides faster book delivery than traditional Interlibrary Borrowing services because items are delivered by van rather than postal services.
How do I use Link+?	Click on Articles/Books Beyond SMC on the Library’s Home Page menu bar, then click on the Link+ link. When you find an item you want, click on the "Request This Item" button and follow the instructions.
What do I need to request books using Link+?	Borrowers need to have their SMC ID/Library card. When prompted, enter your name and the 14-digit barcode number, found on the back of the card.
How long does a Link+ request take?	The time between making a request for an available item and its arrival at the SMC Library is approximately 4 days. Items must be picked up within 10 days.
How long may I use a Link+ book?	Loan periods for Link+ books are for 21 days with one 2-week renewal if there are no holds on the item.
What are the fines if books are late or lost?	The overdue fine for items returned after the due date is $1.00 per day per item. Replacement costs for Link+ items is $100.00 per item, plus a $15.00 billing fee, for a total of $115.00 per item.
How many Link+ books may I request?	Borrowers are allowed to have 50 transactions at any one time (any combination of SMC and Link+ books).
How can I check on the status of my Link+ request?	Requests may be monitored by checking your patron record on Albert, under "View Your Record." Link+ requests are listed under holds. When the status is listed as "Link+ Recv’d" the item is ready for pickup.
May I borrow directly from other Link+ libraries?	Yes! Users may borrow directly using the "VISITING PATRON OPTION." Simply visit the Link+ library of your choice (see reverse for exceptions). Locate the items you wish to borrow, then take them to the Circulation Desk and present your SMC ID/Library card. You may be asked to identify your "home" library, e.g., Saint Mary’s. That’s all there is to it! The same 21-day loan period applies, as well as a 2-week renewal option. All conditions-of-use are the same as standard Link+ service. Books may be returned to the library from which they were borrowed or to Saint Mary’s.
Pick Up Anywhere	Link+ now offers you the option of having your Link+ book delivered to a location more convenient for you: Berkeley public, San Jose State, San Francisco State, or other convenient locations. It’s easy to use. After locating and requesting the book you want, you’ll see a new option that says "Pickup Institution." Click on the pull down menu to see the Link+ participating libraries and select the one most convenient for you. At that library, simply present your I.D. for verification and the book will be checked out to you directly. You may return the book to that library or to Saint Mary’s, or to any other participating library in the Link+ consortium.
Which libraries participate in Link+?	Over 32 academic and 11 public libraries currently belong to Link+, representing 6 million unique titles and 18 million items. Members of Link+ include the following: Alameda County Public Pleasanton Public Alliant University (6 Campuses) Point Loma Nazarene Azusa Pacific Richmond Public Library Berkeley Public Riverside Public Biola University *Sacramento Public Cal Poly, Pomona Saint Mary's College Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo San Diego State University The Claremont Colleges San Francisco Public CSU Dominguez Hills San Francisco State University CSU East Bay San Jose Public CSU Fresno San Jose State University CSU Long Beach Santa Clara City Hayward Public Santa Clara University La Sierra University Sonoma State University Livermore Public Sunnyvale Public Loma Linda University *University of California, Santa Cruz *Loyola Marymount University University of Judaism Mission Community College University of La Verne *Mountain View Public *University of Nevada, Las Vegas Mount Saint Mary's College *University of Nevada, Reno Oakland Public *University of San Francisco *Occidental College West Valley Community College Pacific Union College Whittier College *Does Not Participate in Visiting Patron Options

Updated March, 2008