Library Cards & PINs/Passwords FAQs

  • General Questions

    Please visit our Get a Library Card page for current information on how to sign up.

    Most web browsers offer a function to "remember" usernames and passwords. If you wish to have your browser remember your library card number and PIN/password, or delete an incorrectly saved library card number and PIN/password, please follow the instructions for your browser below:

    To reset your PIN/password:

    • On the MySDCL login page, click the Forgot your PIN? link.
    • On the Forgot your PIN? page, enter your barcode.
    • Click Send.
    • In a few seconds, an email will be sent to the email address associated with your account.
    • Open the email and click the link to launch your browser.
    • On the Reset PIN page, enter your barcode or username. Enter a new PIN/password, and then confirm it by typing it again.
    • Click Save.
    • Use the new PIN/password the next time you log in.

    Notes:

    To reset your PIN/password, you must have already registered your account. If you haven’t done so, please contact your local branch library to give you your PIN/password or reset it for you.
    If you don’t know your library barcode number, please contact your local branch library.
    If you don’t have an email address associated with your account, please contact your local branch library.