The County Library provides a variety of specialized services and engagement opportunities for residents of South Jordan, including options for borrowing items from other systems and suggesting new additions to the collection. According to the library's own website as of August 27, 2026, patrons can utilize the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) program to find resources not held within the local system.
Under the terms of the Interlibrary Loan Policy, any cardholder is eligible to request up to three ILLs at a time, provided the account is in good standing. To qualify for these requests, a patron must have less than $10 in fines and have fewer than 15 ILLs currently checked out, according to the library's August 27, 2026, documentation. While the library attempts to locate requested items, the ability to fill these requests depends on the availability of items from other libraries. Once a hold request is placed through the Library Catalog Advanced Search, the library searches for the item and notifies the patron when it is ready for pickup at a specified branch, a process that generally takes between one and eight weeks. When collecting an ILL, patrons must see a staff member for checkout; the due date is set by the lending library and may differ from the standard County Library lending times. Additionally, patrons are responsible for any fines or fees charged by the lending library, which may include processing costs or the replacement cost for damaged or lost items.
Residents can also influence the library's collection through the "Suggest A Purchase" process. According to the library's August 27, 2026, website, the library evaluates suggestions based on criteria established in the Material Selection Policy. While the library cannot purchase every requested title, it encourages the community to share suggestions to help grow the collection with materials the community wants. When submitting a request for a specific title, residents must provide details such as the title, author, and format. The library notes that it will not purchase items that have not yet been published. If a requested item is not available for purchase from suppliers or does not meet the Collection Management Policy, the library will notify the requester. In some cases, the library may determine that an item is best obtained through the Interlibrary Loan program.
For those interested in community programming, the library accepts applications for paid presenters. According to the presenter application form dated August 27, 2026, individuals can apply to work with multiple County Library locations or contact a specific branch directly to arrange details for a single location. The application process allows presenters to select from various program types, including arts and crafts, concerts, dance, gaming, health and wellness, music, performance, STEM, storytime, technology, and writing. Applicants must specify their target audience, such as kids, teens, adults, or all ages, and indicate the desired presentation format, which can be virtual, in-person, or both.
What this means for South Jordan
South Jordan residents can expand their reading options through the Interlibrary Loan system or by suggesting specific titles for the library to purchase. Additionally, community members can participate in the library's programming by applying to be a paid presenter for various events and educational sessions across the county system.
