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Link+

Link+ is the first place our patrons should turn when they want to borrow materials not available at Kennedy Library. Made up of a consortium of academic and public libraries, the Link+ service allows libraries to share their resources within the consortium. Use the "Link+" button in PolyCat when you search for materials.

Borrowing Privileges

LINK+ privileges are available to Cal Poly students, faculty (including emeriti), and staff.

Available Materials

Link+ generally circulates books. Materials such as journals, journal articles, software, and audio/video materials are not available.

How do I check to see if materials are available through Link+?

Check PolyCAT first for local holdings. If Kennedy Library does not own the material, then click "Search LINK+." You will receive a screen message if the material you request is not available.

How long does it take?

3 - 5 days.

Receiving Books

• We will notify you by email when your material has arrived.
• Pick up books at the Circulation desk in the Library Lobby.
• If you are outside of the San Luis Obispo area, you may be able to pick up your materials from participating Pick Up Anywhere libraries.

Checkout Period

LINK+ books circulate for 21 days, plus one 14 day renewal.

Returning Books and Materials

Return your materials at the following locations:

• ILS department, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• Circulation Desk
• Do not return ILS materials to the outside book drops
• We will provide a receipt on request
• Pick Up Anywhere borrowers may return their materials to any participating Pick Up Anywhere library.
• Check for participating Pick Up Anywhere libraries

Late Fees

• $1.00/day up to a maximum of $15 per item
• A $115.00 fee will be assessed for each lost LINK+ book
• We add overdue fines to your patron record upon return of late material.
• A hold will be placed on your record for lost ILS and Link+ materials.

Lost or Replacement Fees

• The final charge for lost materials and/or terms of replacement remains at the discretion of the owning institution.
• The ILS office at Kennedy Library will remain your contact in this case.

Renewing Books

• You can renew Link+ books online through My PolyCAT.
• Renewal requests must be placed within 2 days prior to the due date.
• Patrons will be allowed 1 renewal for 14 days.

Checking the Status of Your Books

Do you have a question about your request?

• You may always check the status of your Link+ request in My PolyCAT.
• Check the status of your own ILS requests with the "View/Modify Outstanding Requests" button.
• The summary view gives the current status of the item — detailed tracking information is available by clicking on the request's transaction number.

To view the status of books you have requested

• You will receive an email notifying you of your request's availability.
• We use your calpoly address, so keep your information up to date in the University Portal.
• You may always check the status of your request in My PolyCAT.
• Requested materials are usually available in 3 - 5 working days.

To view the status of books you have received and checked out

Use MyPolyCat and the ILS Services option to check status of your ILS requests, logon to ILL Services.