A Library card for every student.
A partnership between Sacramento Public Library and local school districts enables students to use their student ID as a public library card to access Sacramento Public Library’s collection and resources for free.
With the Student Success Library Card, students can:
How to log in and use a Student Success Library Card
Log into one of the resources above.
Use the letter code for your school district and your Student ID number wherever you are asked for a Library card number. For example, if your SJUSD student ID number is 123456, you would log in using SJ123456.
- "CJ" + your Student ID # for Center Joint Unified School District
- "G" + your Student ID # for Galt Joint Union High School District
- "FC" + your Student ID # for Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- “SJ” + your Student ID # for San Juan Unified School District
- "SC" + your Student ID # for Sacramento City Unified School District
- "TR" + your Student ID # for Twin Rivers Unified School District
Your 4 digit PIN will be set to the birth year on your school record. You may visit or call the library at 916-264-2920 to reset this PIN.
If you are interested in offering this at your school district, email the Library's K-12 Specialist.
Opting out of the Student Success Library Card program
If your student does not have a Sacramento Public Library card, and you do not want access to a Student Success Library Card, you may complete an
opt-out form.
Will I be charged fines or fees with a Student Success Library Card?
No. The Student Success Library Card as issued does not accumulate any fines or fees for the ebooks you borrow or other digital resources you access.
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Can I upgrade my student card to a full Library card?
Yes. Visit any Sacramento Public Library location to have your Student Success library card upgraded to a library card account with full free access. A legal guardian will need to provide a photo ID and proof of address, and you will be asked for a phone number and/or email address to add to the account. Please review our borrowing policy to learn more about potential fees associated with a full library card.
What if I already have a library card?
You may continue to use that card, and/or your new Student Success library card account. Library staff can merge the two into one card at your request. Visit any Sacramento Public Library location to have the accounts combined.
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Student Success Library Card accounts will be kept private in compliance with all laws and regulations regarding both student and public library data.