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Interlibrary Loan Services

Transferring Items between SDPL Locations

Cardholders may access library materials from all 36 library locations by placing a hold on the desired title. This free service sends library items to your preferred SDPL location in an easy and direct way. Learn more.
 

LINK+Logo for Link+: Green wording with blue plus sign

LINK+ is a union catalog of contributed holdings from participating public and academic libraries throughout California. San Diego Public Library cardholders can request book materials that are not currently in our catalog free of charge. This is a great resource if you’re looking for popular materials that are not owned by SDPL.


San Diego Circuit

San Diego Circuit is undergoing a system upgrade and is unavailable until further notice.

Circuit logoThe San Diego Circuit is a lending consortium of public and academic libraries in the San Diego region. San Diego Public Library cardholders can request book materials that are not in our catalog free of charge. This is a great resource if you’re looking for research materials that are not owned by SDPL.

Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service has ended at San Diego Public Library. Please view the San Diego Circuit and Link+ catalogs to request items outside of SDPL to be sent to your local branch.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service has ended at San Diego Public Library. Please view the San Diego Circuit and Link+ catalogs to request items outside of SDPL to be sent to your local branch.

Outside of SDPL there are numerous neighboring library systems in the San Diego region that offer free library cards, borrowing privileges, resources and programming to California residents. Please visit their websites for more information.

Carlsbad City Library, Chula Vista Public Library, Coronado Public Library, Escondido Public Library, National City Public Library, Oceanside Public Library, San Diego County Library and San Diego Law Library.