Public Library

Unless a family opts out, every student is able to use their Student ID card as their library card at the Los Gatos Library and through the Santa Clara County Library District.

 

What information will be collected? Will it be shared? 

In order to successfully convert the Student ID card as a Library card, the Library will be collecting the student’s name, phone number address, date of birth, student ID number and email address. This information will only be exchanged between school and Los Gatos Library. The Library protects all patron privacy, which can be explained in the Library’s Privacy Policy

 

What if my child already has a Library card? 

If your child already has a Library card, we will still create an account using their Student ID. Your student can then choose which account to use. 

 

Do I need to sign up every year? 

No. Students retain the same ID number each year and they are able to use it as a Library card through graduation. 

 

When will my child's school be getting Library cards? 

We are excited to work with every school in Los Gatos. We hope to get to your school soon. Please feel free to come in and get your child an account at any time, while you are waiting. 

The eAccount is based on the Student ID information, so it is easy to remember and students can use their accounts to log into the Student Portal from home, school or anywhere with internet access. The Student Portal is available 24/7.

Access online resources such as research databases, scholarly articles, eBooks, tutoring, language learning, and more. And we know students also need some down time, so they will also have access to our digital movies, music, eComics, videos and more from our online library.

 

In order to successfully create these eAccounts, the Library will be use the student’s name, phone number, address, birthday and student ID number.

SCCLD takes privacy and security very seriously. SCCLD never shares information with third parties, and as a Santa Clara County department, abides by stringent security guidelines. View our Privacy Policy.

 

If your child already has a Library card, we will still create an account using their Student ID. Your student can then choose which account to use.

 

Additionally, a student can easily attach or merge a full-use library card for in-person use at any SCCLD library to check out books and other materials, without being asked to provide additional proof of their information.  If any of these pieces are missing, a student will need to visit a library to provide ID, birthdate, and proof of address in-person to get a physical SCCLD library card.