How Do I…

This brief list of services is grouped by topic area, and covers the most frequently requested services or questions received at the Library. Links connect directly to the best location for your answer. If you would like to recommend an addition or change to this list, please use our Web Feedback Form.

Book Sales
Borrowing Materials
Branch Information
Calendar of Events
Comments & Suggestions
Contributions
Electronic Databases
Friends & Volunteers
Internet Access
Library Catalog
Library Services
Magazines and Journals List (Find, Access Titles)
NetLibrary eBooks
News & Information
Programs, Classes & Workshops
Reading & Literacy
Research & Questions
Special Needs & Services
Visual Arts Program
Wireless Access

• Book Sales
  • Library Book Sales
  • See What Books Sales are Scheduled (Calendar of Events)
    
    
• Borrowing Materials
  • Borrow Books or Materials from Another Library
  • Check Out A Book or Materials
  • Get or Renew my Library Card
  • Find New Books or Materials Added
  • Find Out My Overdue Materials or Fines
    
    
• Branch Information
  • Find Out Library Hours or Locations
  • Find Links to Friends' of the Branch Libraries' Web Sites
    
    
• Calendar of Events/News
  • Find Out About the Latest News at the Library
  • Use the Library's Calendar of Events
  • Subscribe the the Library's free monthly newsletter, Library Connection
    
    
• Comments & Suggestions
  • Recommend a Book or Item for the Library or Branch
  • Make a Suggestion about the Library
  • Provide Feedback about Library's Web site
    
    
• Contributions
  
  
• Electronic Databases
  • Search the Electronic Subscription Databases
  • Find out What Databases Are Available
  • Learn More About the Databases and How to Use Them
  • Get Help for Remote Access Problems
    
    
• Friends & Volunteers
  • Find Links to Friends' of the Branch Libraries' Web Sites
  • Find out about Friends of the Library groups
  • Become a Library Volunteer
    
    
• Internet Access
  • Get Help for Remote Access Problems
  • Internet Access Services
  • Wireless Internet Access (Free)
    
    
• Library Catalog
  • Check on Renewals, Holds, or My Account
  • Find New Books or Materials Added to Catalog
  • Get Help for Remote Access Problems
  • Place a Hold
  • Search for Magazine or Journal at the Library or in Electronic Databases [Remote patrons login, select Magazine & Journal List]
  • Search the Library’s Catalog
    
    
• Library Services
  • Book Clubs at the Library
  • Call or Contact Central Library Sections
  • Find a Meeting Room or Place to Study
  • Find Library Locations and Hours
  • Find New Books or Materials Added
  • Find Out any Temporary Closures
  • Find Out Library Holiday Closings and Hours
    
    
• Magazines & Journals List
  • Search for Magazine or Journal at the Library or in Electronic Databases [Remote patrons will be asked to login with Library Card and PIN]
    
    
• NetLibrary eBooks
  • NetLibrary eBook Collection - Overview
  
  
  
• News & Information
  • Find Out About Library News and Events
  • Sign Up for the Library Newsletter
    
    
• Programs, Classes & Workshops
  • Find Handouts from Subject Internet Workshops
  • See What Classes and Workshops are Offered by Library
    
    
• Reading & Literacy
  • Book Clubs at the Library
  • Find New Books or Materials Added
  • Find Out About Literacy and READ/San Diego Program
    
    
• Research & Questions
  • Central Library Bibliographies, Pathfinders, and Research Guides
  • Find Federal and State Tax Forms
  • Find Government Documents
  • Find Internet Information and Web Sites
  • Get Help for Remote Access Problems
  • Learn about Government Documents at the Library
  • Locate other San Diego Area Libraries
  • Research Local and San Diego Information
    
    
• Special Needs & Services
  • Find Out About Services for People with Disabilities
    
    
• Visual Arts Program
  • Find Out About the Library's Visual Arts Program