LINK+ – Oakland Public Library https://oaklandlibrary.org A BiblioWeb Site Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:11:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cor-liv-cdn-static.bibliocommons.com/images/CA-OAKLAND/favicon.ico?1732457350952 LINK+ – Oakland Public Library https://oaklandlibrary.org 32 32 What is LINK+? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/what-is-link/ Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:04:28 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9518826 The Oakland LINK+ is a combined catalog of over 11 million items from 64 libraries throughout California and Nevada. With your Oakland Public Library card, you can request any LINK+ item that isn't available from OPL to be delivered to your local branch in about a week.   

Just click on the LINK+ symbol in the Oakland Public Library catalog if you don't find what you want in our collection. 

Then click "Request" for that item in the LINK+ catalog. 

Fill in the requested information and choose the branch where you want to pick up the item. LINK+ will tell you if the item is available. 

Most LINK+ requests arrive in less than a week. You will be told when it arrives at your branch. Need more help? Ask your librarian, call the LINK+ office at (510) 238-2124.

You can also search the LINK+ Catalog directly, opens a new window. 

]]> How are LINK+ items returned? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/how-are-link-items-returned/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:31:26 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=584 You can return LINK+ items at any OPL location.
 
If you have any further questions, please ask your librarian or call the OPL LINK+ office at (510) 238-2124.
]]> How are LINK+ items checked out? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/how-are-link-items-checked-out/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:29:22 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=582 Check out the LINK+ items at your branch when you receive a notification that they have arrived. ]]> How long do I have to pick up my Link+ item? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/how-long-do-i-have-to-pick-up-my-item/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:28:00 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=580 LINK+ materials will be held at the branch for up to 7 days. ]]> How will I find out my Link+ item has arrived? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/how-will-i-find-out-that-my-item-has-arrived/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:27:07 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=574 You will receive an e-mail to the e-mail address in your library record when your LINK+ item arrives. If you have not given an email address, you will receive a phone call. If you would like to get texts that your items have arrived via ShoutBomb, you can sign up separately here, opens a new window.]]> How much does LINK+ cost? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/how-much-does-link-cost/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:23:50 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=568 LINK+ is free, as long as your materials are returned on time. Like OPL items, LINK+ items do not collect late fees. However, there is a $115 fee for lost item and significantly damaged items.]]> How long can I keep my LINK+ item? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/how-long-can-i-keep-my-link-item/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:20:32 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=562 You can borrow LINK+ items for 21 days, with one renewal of 21 more days.]]> How do I renew my library card? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/what-if-my-library-card-has-expired/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:18:07 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=558 All library cards expire every 3 years. You can renew your card online, emailing eanswers@oaklandlibrary.org, opens a new window, calling (510) 238-3134, or visiting any Oakland Public Library location, opens a new window.

If you got your library card online, it will expire in 30 days. To receive full borrowing privileges and update your card, please visit any Oakland Public Library location, opens a new window or contact us, opens a new window.

]]> What is my PIN? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/what-is-my-pin/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:16:43 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=554 You create a PIN when you apply for a library card. Your PIN is a four-digit number.
 
If you do not have a PIN, call or visit any Oakland Public Library location. 
 
You can reset your PIN by logging into your BiblioCommons account and looking under My Settings.
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