Suggest a Title

We welcome your suggestion for newer books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, vinyl records and digital materials published within the last 10 years. Please allow up to 12 weeks for requests to be fully processed. 

  1. Log in to your Bibliocommons account.
  2. Go to My Library Dashboard.
  3. Select Submit a Suggestion.

Please note that Suggest a Title is not a reservation system. It is intended to be used for titles initially overlooked in our selection process. For older print books, please use the LINK+ service, a lending partnership between SFPL and libraries in California and Nevada. Most available LINK+ books can delivered to your preferred branch for pickup within 7 to 10 business days.

How do I suggest a title without having to log into BiblioCommons?

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  • You may submit up to ten (10) requests per month.
  • Newer and popular titles of quality are prioritized over older and obscure ones. Older titles may be available instantly from Hoopla Digital
  • Due to the volume of requests and other factors, please allow up to 8 weeks for requests to be fully processed. 
  • Suggestions will be "approved" or "not approved" with a brief explanation. You can view our response by clicking your username in your account, selecting My Settings and then Suggested Purchases
  • Most approved titles will be available in 6 to 8 weeks, but shipping delays and order cancellations beyond our control may occur. 
  • Please note that Suggest a Title is not a reservation system. It is intended to be used for titles initially overlooked in our selection process. We are not able to add every suggestion or provide order updates after a purchase decision is issued. 

For more information, please see SFPL's Collection Development Plan