How can I get notices about my Library account?
You can get notices from the Library by Email or phone, as well as some additional options.
Email notification
If you have an email address linked to your Library card, you will automatically receive these notices:
- Overdue and almost overdue alerts
- Holds ready for pickup and holds activation
- Billing notices
Check your Account Settings to see if you have an email linked to your account or to add an email address. Email services may place email notices in your spam or junk mail folder. Please make sure your spam or junk mail folder is set to accept messages from notices@spl.org.
Phone notification
If you prefer, you can sign up to get automated phone messages via Telecirc by speaking with checkout staff or calling 206-386-4190. With Telecirc you'll get notices for:
- Overdue items
- Billing notices
- Holds ready for pickup
Other notification options
You can sign up with Library Elf to:
- Check multiple library cards in one place
- Check cards from different library systems in one place (King County Library System, Seattle Public Library, etc.)
- Set up RSS feeds of items you have checked out and when they are due
- Set up RSS feeds of holds ready for pick up
See Library Elf privacy policy and FAQ.
From the former catalog, you can receive alerts when new items on favorite topics or authors become available using RSS.
- Search for something (author, subject, keyword) and scroll down to the RSS button to set up an RSS feed.
Learn more about RSS feeds.
Need help?
Ask a Librarian, visit any Library location, or call us at 206-386-4190.
