Frequently Asked Questions

Link+ is a group of more than 60 libraries across California and Nevada that you can borrow items from for free, using Marin County library card. If an item is not available from Marin County libraries, it may be possible to borrow it from one of our Link+ partners.

To request an item through Link+ follow these steps:

1. Search our catalog first to make sure we don’t own the item that you wish to borrow.*
2. Click on the Link+ button to search in the Link+ catalog, opens a new window.
3. When you locate the item, click on the title.
4. Click on the “LINK+ libraries have this item” link to see if the item is Available.
5. Click on the blue “REQUEST THIS ITEM” link.
6. Click on the down arrow and select the library that is your MARINet home library. (What is my home library?, opens a new window)
7. Click “Submit".
8. If the item can be borrowed from LinkPlus, you will be asked to enter your name, your 14-digit library card number and your PIN. You must also select a pickup location, which can be any MARINet Library. (It does not need to be your home library.)

*Note: If the item is available in our catalog, you will receive the message, "You cannot use LINK+ to request items that are available...".

Unfortunately, no. Link+ does not have a waitlist.

The average time is four business days. If there are problems finding the item at the owning library, holidays or academic breaks, it can take longer. The item is then held for you to checkout at your pickup library for seven open days.

You can monitor the status of your Link+ request by logging in to your Account. When the status is listed as "LINK+ RECV'D", the item is ready for you to pick up at the library.

• Books and media are loaned for 21 days.
• You can renew only within three days of the original due date. Renewal is not automatic. One 3-week renewal is allowed for books and some media, unless the item has been requested at the owning institution.

The Marin County Free Library System no longer charges late fees on Link+ items.

Please note, however, that items requested from Link+ by other libraries in Marin may still be subject to late fees, regardless of checkout location.

Lost or Damaged Items
Replacement fees for any lost or damaged Link+ materials still apply. After two weeks, overdue Link+ items are billed for the replacement charge. The replacement cost for a lost or damaged Link+ item is $115. Please contact your local library before paying replacement costs, as other replacement options might be available to you.