The 2008 NCIS Guide to Scholarly Library Access
Many independent scholars are unaware that their own public libraries and local colleges and universities offer the services they need for their research. Many large city libraries, such as the New York Public Library, the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Chicago Public Library, and the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library offer on-site and remote access to major scholarly databases (including JSTOR and Project MUSE) and interlibrary loan from college and university collections. Local colleges and universities almost always offer some kind of access for unaffiliated scholars, be it a free courtesy card or a fee-based card. This list is but a small sampling of college and university libraries and their policies regarding access for independent scholars. Access usually includes a limited borrowing period for books, as well as access to journals and electronic databases subscribed to by the institution.
The most important thing in your quest for access to information is to always ask: ask your local public library, ask your main library, ask your local college or university. Librarians are in the business of spreading information and will be happy to help you. Some librarians are even able to offer waivers on restricted databases for legitimate independent scholars. Gaining access can be easy: just ask.
This list is intended to provide basic information on borrowing policies for non-affiliated scholars at colleges and universities within the United States. Information is correct at the time of publication (July 2008). NCIS provides this information as a service only and cannot be held liable for changes or differences in policies. Always call a library ahead of your initial visit there to confirm information such as hours and borrowing policies. Click here for a link to the pdf version of this content. You can print it or download it.
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ALABAMA
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
http://www.ua.edu/libraries.aspl
Members of the community may purchase a Borrower’s Card at the circulation desk of any of the University Libraries (McLure, Bruno, Rodgers or Gorgas). Borrower’s Cards cost $25.00 annually, checks or money orders only. No cash or credit cards are accepted. You must have a photo ID to purchase a Borrower’s Card.
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
http://www.lib.auburn.edu/
Non-staff may apply to the circulation department for a Special Borrower’s Tiger Card and may borrow from all of the University Libraries
Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL
http://www.lib.alasu.edu/
A non-ASU-affiliated individual in the community may apply for a guest card for library borrowing privileges. The annual charge for a guest card is $25.
ALASKA
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
http://consortiumlibrary.org/
Public patrons may check out materials using their Anchorage Public Library or ARLIS library cards.
University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
http://www.uaf.edu/uaf/academics/libraries.aspl
For Fairbanks North Star Borough Residents: If you are not affiliated with UAF but are a resident of the Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB), you may obtain a Rasmuson library card by first obtaining a valid library card at the Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Library located at 1215 Cowles Street.
For Alaskan Residents: If you are an Alaskan resident, but not a resident of the Borough, you may be eligible to borrow a limited number of items through the Alaska Libraries Reciprocal Borrowing Program; check with a supervisor at the Circulation Desk for further details.
University of Alaska, Southeast, Juneau, AK
http://www.uas.alaska.edu/library/index.aspl
City and Borough of Juneau residents: CBJ residents who don’t already have a blue Capital City Libraries card are welcome to register for one, which will enable them to check out materials from Egan Library, subject to our borrowing policy.
Alaska residents: Egan Library belongs to the Alaska Reciprocal Borrowing Program and will loan materials to cardholders from other Alaska libraries that belong to the Program. Please consult our policy regarding reciprocal borrowing.
ARIZONA
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ; ASU polytechnic, Mesa, AZ; ASU West, Phoenix, AZ
http://www.asu.edu/lib/
An individual not affiliated with ASU, through current enrollment or employment, who is an Arizona resident and meets certain age requirements (proof of residency and age required), may borrow library items by purchasing a Community Card. The card must be applied for and renewed in person. There is an annual fee of $100. Borrowing privileges are not transferable. Interlibrary loan requests require the purchase of the $500 ILL Card. Remote access is limited to viewing the ASU Library Catalog only, no online renewal or requests.
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
http://www.arizona.edu/home/libraries.php
Community users with valid proof of Arizona residence are eligible for library cards for the fee of $100 a year. Users may obtain cards at the Express Document Center at the Main Library, or the Information Desk at the Science-Engineering Library. Customers may also obtain new cards and renew existing cards at the Fine Arts Library, however, payment at that Library must be made by a phone call to Express Documents using a debit or credit card. Annual renewal fees must also be paid in person.
Northern Arizona State University, Flagstaff, AZ
http://www.nau.edu/cline/
Community borrowers must be over 18, have proof of Arizona residency, and fill out a community borrower form on the library’s website.
ARKANSAS
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
http://www.library.astate.edu/
Patrons with a valid photo ID may apply for a Courtesy Borrower card. Courtesy borrowers may check out 2 books for a maximum 30 day loan period.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
http://ualr.edu/www/libraries/
Community members may apply for computer privileges by filling out the Computer Privileges Application and submitting it, along with photo ID, to the circulation desk staff.
Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR
http://library.southernarkansasuniversity.info/
Users must be members of the Magale Library Friends in order to borrow; members receive extended borrowing periods and other benefits.
CALIFORNIA
Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
http://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/library/
Users need to obtain a community card at the BC Library Reference Desk.
California State University Libraries, All Campuses
http://www.calstate.edu/
All Community Borrower Card applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a permanent resident of the area served by the University, and must present a valid California Driver’s License with current local address and one other matching address (check, vehicle registration, etc.). Fees for non-CSUS affiliated borrowers: Community Borrowers, 5 book limit: $25/3 months; $50/6 months; $75/year.
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
http://www.lib.calpoly.edu/
Community users may obtain a card at the Circulation Desk or call (805) 756-5760. The fee is $60/year; checks and credit cards payable to Kennedy Library. Interlibrary Loan is available for $10 per transaction with a valid Community Borrowers card.
Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA
http://library.fullcoll.edu/
A resident 18 years and older from one of the following cities: Anaheim, Buena Park, Brea, Cypress, Fullerton, La Habra, La Habra Heights, Placentia and Yorba Linda may purchase a Community User card for $5.00 valid for 6 months. Community users may have a maximum of five items on loan at a time.
Libraries of the Claremont Colleges (Denison, Honnold/Mudd, Seeley G. Mudd, Sprague)
http://voxlibris.claremont.edu/
Borrower cards are available to some Libraries visitors. With these cards, visitors may borrow materials within specific guidelines. Applications for Borrower cards are accepted Monday through Thursday at the Honnold/Mudd Services Desk from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (The cards are issued by the Claremont Card Center Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.).
Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA
http://lib.lbcc.edu/index.aspl
Non-students and community members can check out items by depositing for the amount of the item in cash plus a $10, all refundable, deposit for each item checked out. Another option is to obtain a referral from any Long Beach Public Library. There is a limit of two (2) items per non-Long Beach City College borrower. You need to show a set of identification cards, your public library card and a photograph identification to check out.
Mills College, Oakland, CA
http://www.mills.edu/academics/library/index.php
Access to members of the public, including students at other colleges and universities, is limited to research using specialized materials only available at Mills. Application for such use should be made to the Reference Desk (510-430-2385) or the Special Collections Librarian (510-430-2047) during regular business hours (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday).
Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
http://departments.oxy.edu/library/
Members of the community may purchase a Library Patrons membership. Users below may register at the Circulation Desk to receive an authorized users’ ID.
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA (all campuses)
http://library.pepperdine.edu/
California residents who are interested in borrowing books from the Pepperdine University Library are welcome to join the Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Library annual membership is $100.00. Membership forms are available at Payson Library’s Director’s Office. (Office hours: 9am - 5pm Monday thru Friday). The application procedure must be repeated annually to renew library privileges.
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
http://infodome.sdsu.edu/
Community members (normally residents of San Diego or Imperial counties), otherwise unaffiliated with SDSU, can apply for Research Affiliate (guest card) privileges: complete application at the Circulation Desk, agreeing to Library policies and fees; 28 day loan period; $60 annual fee; must present picture ID when borrowing books; research affiliates are allowed to borrow up to five books at a time; no Interlibrary Loan or recall privileges are granted.
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
http://library.stanford.edu/
Visitors to Stanford with no formal affiliation to the University may visit the campus campuses of SULAIR for a limited number of times. Following the allotted number of visits (7), visitors may choose to purchase further access privileges. Access privileges may be purchased for one day, one month, three months, or for one year. Purchased access cards permit on-site use only of library materials. Borrowing privileges may be purchased for either three-month or twelve-month periods and allow the cardholder to charge materials from most of the Stanford University Libraries, subject to the borrowing regulations of the library holding unit. Payments may be made either by cash or check only. Credit cards or debit cards cannot be accepted. Visitors who wish to purchase a library card should apply in person at the Privileges Desk, Cecil H. Green Library, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Current fees for borrowing cards are set at $500/year and $200/3 months.
University of California Libraries, All Campuses
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/
California residents may purchase a one-year library card for $100/year. A California driver’s license or ID must be presented as proof of residence.
University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
http://www.usfca.edu/online/library/
Non-affiliated individuals can request access to Federal Depository documents; request access to the Thacher Gallery; purchase Special Borrower access cards for $100/year at the Circulation desk; request pre-arranged authorization from a library department (Circulation, Periodicals, Reference, Office of the Dean, or Special Collections).
University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
http://library.pacific.edu/
Special Borrower’s Cards are $50.00 per year for non-Pacific-affiliated patrons. Loan period: 28 days; total checkouts allowed: 10 items at one time.
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
http://www.usc.edu/libraries/
Individual Fee-based privileges are available for Los Angeles-area residents at the rate of $125.00 for 6 months. Fees must be paid by check, money order or credit card, and privileges are not granted until after the payment has cleared. Individuals must apply for borrowing privileges in person at Doheny Memorial Library. They may do so by presenting a photo ID, completing a USC Library Card Request Form, and submitting a payment for the appropriate fee. Privileges include: facility access for all USC Libraries locations; borrowing of standard circulating material, up to 20 items at a time; on-site access to USC subscriptions of online journals, books and databases; use of library information kiosk computers (computer labs not included); use of library microform readers, scanners, and photocopiers; paging of materials from Grand Library; recalling materials checked out by other users; in-person reference assistance; reading room access for rare books and archival materials.
COLORADO
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
http://www.coloradocollege.edu/library/index.php/
Colorado residents – with a CLC sticker from a participating Colorado library –may check out 2 books; proof of address is required.
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
http://www.mines.edu/library/
Patrons may purchase a special borrower’s card for $35/year.
Colorado State University, all campuses
http://lib.colostate.edu/
Community borrowers and affiliate faculty are issued an official library identification card upon completion and acceptance of an application card. Community borrowers and minors must be residents of Colorado and provide identification as such.
Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO
http://library.auraria.edu/
Non-student users with a Colorado picture ID can use the library and check out up to 6 items for a 21 day checkout period with one renewal.
University of Colorado, all campuses
http://web.uccs.edu/library/
Colorado Library Card patrons may use a public library/school card with the CLC emblem. CLC patrons are limited to the checkout of 5 items.
University of Denver, Denver, CO
http://library.du.edu/
The library is a member of the Colorado Library Card Program. We accept direct patron referrals (referral card or sheet required) from other Colorado Libraries at no cost to the visiting patron. If you are a Colorado Public Library user or are part of a Colorado academic institution not listed above, have your home librarian fill out a Referral Card to obtain access and borrowing privileges to Penrose Library. This is a one day only pass and allows up to six items to be borrowed. For long-term borrowing, access may be purchased at the following levels: One day access without borrowing: $5.00; access for 10 weeks without borrowing: $30.00; access and borrowing for one year: (limit of 5 books checked out at a time) $100.00.
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
http://library.unco.edu/index.asp
Any resident of Colorado may get a Community Borrower’s card at the University Libraries. To get a card, fill out an application at the Michener or Music Library Circulation Desk. You must show two items that verify your current Colorado address, such as a driver’s license or other ID with address, check book, or cancelled mail. You must also present a picture ID if the items used for address verification do not include a photo. Your card will be mailed to you, and will be valid for one year. Community borrowers may check out up to 20 items at one time. Items may be renewed twice. Community borrowers may not check out or renew items if they have any unpaid library fines. Remote access to databases and online journals and Prospector services are not available for community borrowers, but Interlibrary Loan requests will be filled at a cost of $5.00 per request.
CONNECTICUT
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
http://library.ccsu.edu/
Guest borrowing privileges at the CCSU Library are available to Connecticut residents who are over 18 years of age and out of high school. A valid Connecticut driver’s license must be presented when applying for a card. Upon application, a card will be mailed to you within five (5) working days.
Connecticut College, New London, CT
http://www.conncoll.edu/Libraries/
Patrons may also have or be able to purchase the right to check out library materials; apply at the Circulation Desk.
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT
http://www.easternct.edu/smithlibrary/
Residents of the State of Connecticut who are at least 18 years old who are not affiliated with ECSU may fill out an application for an ECSU Community Borrower Card at the Circulation Desk. Smith Library issues Community Borrowers Cards at no charge to persons who want to borrow books and other materials on a regular basis. The card will expire every 12 months at which time Library staff will re-verify the cardholder’s mailing address and phone number and collect any outstanding fines. Once that is done, the card will be renewed for another 12 months. As part of the application process, Smith Library staff will verify the applicant’s identity, age and permanent address. A Connecticut driver’s license or state identification card are the best means to verify this information, although the Access Services librarian may accept alternate forms of proof, such as a passport for identity or a current utility bill for permanent address. Library cards from other libraries, credit cards, and store shopping cards are not sufficient proof of identity and address to get a Community Borrower’s Card.
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
http://library.scsu.ctstateu.edu/
A limited number of special borrowers’ library cards are available from the Circulation Department. Library patrons must be 18 years or older in order to borrow material from Buley Library. Please fill out the application form and show a photo I.D at the Circulation Desk. Requests for library privileges will be considered and will be approved at the library’s discretion.
University of Connecticut, all campuses
http://www.lib.uconn.edu/
Community Borrowers may borrow from the Storrs and Regional Campus Libraries, for an annual fee, by acquiring a Library-issued white card, or a One Card issued at Wilbur Cross. (The latter may be used for reduced cost photocopying and printing, but costs an additional $5.) Apply in person (Note: for Storrs campus, applications are available only in the Homer Babbidge Library) and present proof of one the following eligibility requirements: CT Residents, 18 years or older, Annual Fee: $50/year. Community Borrowers may borrow items from the following libraries on the Storrs campus: Homer Babbidge Library, Art & Design Library, Music & Dramatic Arts Library, and Pharmacy Library. Community Borrowers also have access to Reserve Room materials and the Microlab.
University of Hartford, Hartford, CT
http://library.hartford.edu/
Visitors may purchase a Guest Borrower card with limited privileges for an annual fee of $50.
University of New Haven, New Haven, CT
http://www.newhaven.edu/library/
Patrons may apply for borrowers’ cards at the Circulation Department.
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
http://www.wesleyan.edu/library/
A Library Card may be obtained year round from the Olin Library Circulation Office 115, M-F 9am-5pm, and during academic year on Saturday from 10am - noon, 1-5. Application must be made in person, and any applicable fees paid at the time of application.
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
http://library.wcsu.edu/web/
Library cards are available by joining the WestConn Society. For further details, contact the Access Services Librarian for the WCSU Libraries at (203) 837-9102.
Yale University, New Haven, CT
http://www.library.yale.edu/
Library privileges may also be granted to researchers not affiliated with Yale. All non-Yale researchers who wish to use the Yale collections must register in person at the Privileges Office (located in Sterling Memorial Library) Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. On Saturdays, assistance with privileges is offered at the Sterling Memorial Library Circulation Desk from 10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Library privileges are personal and may not be transferred to others.
DELAWARE
Delaware State University, Dover, DE
http://www.desu.edu/library/index.php
Borrowing privileges are extended to Delaware residents, with valid identification.
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
http://www.lib.udel.edu/
A Public Borrower Card makes it possible for individuals who are not currently students, faculty, or staff at the University of Delaware to borrow books. A Public Borrower is an individual with a Public Borrower Card. Delaware or out-of-state residents who are 18 years of age or older may purchase a Public Borrower Card for their use. Each time a book is borrowed or renewed within the Library the individual borrowing the materials presents his or her Public Borrower Card as well as photo identification such as a driver’s license. The annual non-refundable fee for a Public Borrower Card covers 12 months of borrowing privileges beginning with the date the card is purchased: Delaware residents: $25 annual fee; Out-of-state residents: $60 annual fee.
Wilmington University, Wilmington, DE
http://www.wilmu.edu/library/index.aspx
If you are unable to obtain a Wilmington University ID, a Wilmington University Library Borrower’s Card will be provided at no charge. Please complete the application for borrowing card and send to the Wilmington University Librarian for Public Services.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
American University, Washington, DC
http://www.library.american.edu/
The Associate Borrowing Program enables persons not affiliated with the American University or the WRLC to borrow from the University Library’s general collection. Associate Borrowers are entitled to access the library’s online catalog, as well as in-house use of periodicals, archives, media, newspaper, and microform titles. Associate Borrowers may also use the Music Library, located in the Kreeger Building. Fees for the Individual Associate Borrower Card are: 1 year membership, $300.00; 3 month membership, $100.00.
The Catholic University, Washington, DC
http://libraries.cua.edu/welcome.aspl
Courtesy borrowers (any individual pursuing scholarly independent research) may arrange for use of The Catholic University of America (CUA) Libraries through the Office of the Director (315 Mullen). For more information on these and other circulation privileges, please contact Mullen Library’s Access Services office at 202-319-5060.
The George Washington University, Washington, DC
http://www.gwu.edu/libraries.cfm
Patrons must join the Gelman Library Friends at the Sponsor level or above ($250 minimum/year) to be issued a GWorld card from Marvin Center, Room 501. Your GWorld card is your library card and is required to check out books.
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
http://www.georgetown.edu/home/research.aspl
Privileges are limited to Library Associates. An active group of alumni and friends of the library founded in 1975, Library Associates enjoy special borrowing privileges and much more. Please call (202) 687-7446 for more information about becoming a Library Associate.
Howard University, Washington, DC
http://www.howard.edu/library/
Patrons may apply for Eligible Borrow status at the circulation desk in any unit of the University Library System.
FLORIDA
Florida Atlantic University, all campuses
http://www.fau.edu/library/
Friends of the FAU Library contributing $100/year or more receive borrowing privileges.
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
http://library.fgcu.edu/
Southwest Florida residents – Current adult residents of the southwest Florida community are eligible for borrowing privileges at the FGCU Library. Photo ID and evidence of local residence is required.
Florida International University, Miami, FL
http://library.fiu.edu/
The FIU Libraries invite you to become a FIU Library Associate. Membership as an Associate is open to all individuals or corporate entities. Membership forms are available at the Circulation Desk. Contributing members pay $50/year and may check out a maximum of ten (10) items at one time; use the Hold and Recall services; and use Intercampus Loan to borrow materials from the other FIU campus.
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
http://www.lib.fsu.edu/
Friends of the Libraries may borrow materials for 3 weeks. Borrowing privileges to the FSU Libraries’ circulating collections and use of library services and facilities. Fees begin at $50/year for individual memberships.
Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL
http://www.ju.edu/library/default.aspx
Contact Circulation (904) 256-7277 to arrange for borrower’s privileges.
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL
http://www.nova.edu/library/
If you live, work, or attend school in Broward County, you are eligible to apply for an Alvin Sherman Library card. Proof of Broward County affiliation and a Florida driver’s license / Florida state photo ID is required.
St. Petersburg College, Clearwater, FL
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/
Community Borrowers - Adult residents of Pinellas County and their families who have cards from the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative. Restrictions apply to certain circulating materials.
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
http://library.ucf.edu/
Community members who would like to checkout books from our library may apply for Community Patron status. Please bring your photo ID and Cash or Check. Fees are: $30 for six months, $60 for 1 year.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
http://www.ufl.edu/libraries/
Members of the general public may submit an application for borrowing privileges at the Library West Circulation Desk. The Gator 1 identification card or a library assigned card is used for borrowing. The card must be activated at the Library West Circulation Desk. An activated card allows you to charge out materials and log onto library computer workstations. Fees are: $40 / 4 months or $100/year.
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
http://www.library.miami.edu/index.aspl
Membership in the Friends of the Libraries at the $300/year level provides the following benefits: access to the Otto G. Richter Library; invitations to lecture series; honor Roll recognition on library web site; subscription to Context, the Friends’ bi-annual newsletter; ability to borrow materials; invitations to exhibit openings.
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
http://www.unf.edu/library/
Visiting faculty, adjunct faculty, contracted employees, special borrowers and others may be issued a UNF Library Card, if they meet the library’s eligibility requirements for borrowing privileges. Special Borrowers may include local educators, business people, and other professionals, researchers, scholars, retired academics, etc. A home or business address within the UNF service area; a Letter of petition for borrowing privileges (on business letterhead, where appropriate); completed borrowing privilege application; and annual fee ($50.00) required. Contact the Circulation Desk staff for further information.
University of South Florida, Sarasota, FL and St. Petersburg, FL
http://www.lib.usf.edu/
Guests desiring borrowing privileges at Cook Library (Sarasota) should request the services and policies sheet available at the Reference Area kiosk and in the Administration Office and should turn in the application form and $75.00 fee to the Administration Office, weekdays from 9:00-4:00. A courtesy card will then be issued. Guests desiring borrowing privileges at Poynter Library (St. Petersburg) should contact Circulation, located on the first floor of the Poynter Library for a guest card.
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
http://library.uwf.edu/
Community Residents may check out 4 books for 28 days; Community Residents - Enhanced may pay a $50.00 annual fee to check out up to 10 books for 28 days.
GEORGIA
Augusta State University, Augusta, GA
http://www.aug.edu/library/
Adult Community Users (21 years or over) may obtain an ASU special library card for $40/ year.
Dalton State College, Dalton, GA
http://www.daltonstate.edu/library/index.asp
Local residents age 18 and over—anyone with a local address who is not a student or employee of DSC—may apply for a community user card.
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA
http://www2.gcsu.edu/library/
Persons who provide support for the Georgia College & State University Library through donations of $50 or more may request a Library Patron Card from the Library’s Access Services Staff at the Circulation Desk during regular office hours.
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
http://library.georgiasouthern.edu/
Individuals may apply at the Circulation Desk for a Community Borrowers Card. These cards are issued to any adult (18 years of age or older) who is not currently enrolled in a primary or secondary school.
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
http://www.library.gsu.edu/
Patrons with Arche (Interlibrary Use) cards or Special Privilege Cards. They must also present photo identification such as a home school ID card or driver’s license. This special borrowing card is available at the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor of Library North.
Macon State College, Macon, GA
http://www.maconstate.edu/library/
Anyone with a local address who is not a student or employee of Macon State College may apply for a borrower card.
Mercer University, Macon, GA
http://www2.mercer.edu/libraries.asp
Community Borrower cards are available for citizens of Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, or Twiggs Counties who are not affilitated with Mercer University (a $50 fee is required).
Morehouse University, Atlanta, GA
http://www.auctr.edu/
All Library users must obtain a Library barcode in order to exercise borrowing privileges. A Library barcode will be issued to visiting users presenting valid driver’s license or picture ID. Visitors will be issued a Visitor’s Badge.
North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, GA
http://www.ngcsu.edu/Adminsrv/Library/index.asp
Residents of Lumpkin County who present acceptable photo identification may check out three books at a time (community borrowers.)
Piedmont College, Demorest and Athens, GA
http://library.piedmont.edu/
Friends of the Library have borrowing privileges. Apply at the Circulation desk.
Spelman College, Atlanta, GA
http://www.auctr.edu/
All Library users must obtain a Library barcode in order to exercise borrowing privileges. A Library barcode will be issued to visiting users presenting valid driver’s license or picture ID. Visitors will be issued a Visitor’s Badge.
Thomas University, Thomasville, GA
http://lib.thomasu.edu:8080/index.aspl
Residents of Thomas and Grady counties who are 18 years of age and older may be allowed to borrow materials from the Thomas University Library. The person borrowing library resources is the one personally responsible for the safe return of all items in the same condition they were in when checked out to the patron.
University of Georgia, all campuses
http://www.uga.edu/academics/libraries.aspl
Individuals over the age of 18 who are interested in having borrowing privileges from the UGA Libraries, but who are not affiliated with the University may still borrow material by obtaining an Outside Borrower’s card. UGA has agreements with many regional libraries throughout the state for this purpose. To get a UGA Libraries Outside Borrower’s card, the patron can go to the regional library with which we have an agreement where he or she has a valid membership. There the patron may fill out a short application and pay a $10.00 fee. This application will be forwarded to UGA where an account will be created. The patron can pick up his or her card at the Circulation Desk at the Main Library. Please allow approximately one week for this process. An Outside Borrower’s card is issued initially for three months and may be renewed as long as no outstanding obligations exist. Requests for renewal of this card may be made through the mail, e-mail, by telephone, or in person during most hours the Libraries are open.
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
http://www.westga.edu/~library/
Members of the community may apply for a Guest Borrower Card at the Circulation Desk (must have a local address and telephone number and present a photo ID).
HAWAI’I
Brigham Young University Hawaii, Laie, HI
http://w2.byuh.edu/library/
Off-campus patrons age 12 or older may use Library resources by purchasing a Guest Card ID (available at the Aloha Center).
Chaminade University, Honolulu, HI
http://www.chaminade.edu/library/index.php
Library patrons are required to show a photo ID in order to borrow materials from Sullivan Family Library. Acceptable ID’s include: Chaminade Student ID, State of Hawai’i ID, Valid Driver’s License, Military ID.
Hawai’i Pacific University, Honolulu, HI
http://www.hpu.edu/index.cfm?parent=llss
The University Libraries is not open to the general public; however residents of the State of Hawai’i may purchase a Community Card. The General Community Card costs $80.00 per calendar year. Fees are not pro-rated. Proof of Hawai’i state residency is required.
University of Hawaii, all campuses
http://library.uhh.hawaii.edu/
The Library extends borrowing privileges to members of the community. Community members must be 18 years old or over, and must present one of the following: Hawai’i Drivers License, Hawai’i State ID, Kingdom of Hawai’i ID or military ID. The cost is $30/6 months or $60/year. Hawai’i residents who are members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) qualify for a reduced-cost Community Borrower card of $30/year at age 50. OLLI membership card must be presented when applying at the Circulation Desk.
IDAHO
Boise State University, Boise, ID
http://library.boisestate.edu/
Idaho citizens 18 years or older may be eligible for a special borrowers permit by presenting a current Idaho driver’s license, a state ID, or proof of Idaho residency.
Brigham Young University–Idaho, Rexburg, ID
Local patrons may check out library materials once they have obtained a BYU-Idaho Library card. The cost of a library card for local patrons is $20 per year. The cost of a library card for Sunbirds is $15 for the summer.
The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID (formerly Albertson College)
http://www.collegeofidaho.edu/academics/library/default.asp?ID=academics
The Friends of the Library (FOL) organization helps to enhance the development of the library’s collection and provides a means for members of the community to borrow from the library’s collection and utilize the library’s other services. A membership in FOL requires a minimum tax-deductible donation of $30 per year. Friends of the Library members have the following library privileges: FOL members may borrow an unlimited number of items from the library’s collection; FOL members are eligible to use the library’s computers. Online databases are available for use in-library only; FOL members are eligible for interlibrary loan service. They may obtain up to 5 returnable items (books) through interlibrary loan at one time, and an unlimited number of non-returnable items (articles).
College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID
http://www.csi.edu/library/
Any adult who is a permanent resident of the Magic Valley may purchase a one-year courtesy card at the front desk.
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
http://www.isu.edu/library/
Idaho residents, including high school students, may apply for a Community Borrower card at the Circulation Desk. A current Idaho Driver’s License or a current High School Activity Card, along with one other form of identification showing address, i.e., a piece of mail, must be provided when applying for a card.
Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, ID
http://www.nnu.edu/library/
Anyone who wishes to check out materials from the library must purchase a library borrower’s card by paying an annual fee. Upon completion of a registration form and presentation of a photo ID, a library borrower’s card will be issued. The annual fee for the borrower’s card is $15.00, $10.00 for Senior Citizens (65+). Cost for a replacement card will be $10.00. When checking out materials, a photo ID and the NNU library card must be presented.
University of Idaho Library, Moscow, ID
http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/
Guest privileges are available to: Members of WIN with their home library’s card; Idaho residents with photo ID.
ILLINOIS
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
http://www.augustana.edu/library/
While the Tredway Library is not part of the local public library system, we do allow people from the local surrounding area to use our materials. The following items are required for public patrons to apply for a library card to check out Augustana materials: Current picture ID, e.g. driver’s license; Verification of address, e.g. recent letter or bill; Unexpired library card from one of the following counties: Rock Island, Whiteside, Henry, (Illinois) Scott, or Muscatine (Iowa). Patrons must be 13 or over.
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
http://www.ben.edu/library/
Public library cardholders from Metropolitan Library System libraries may apply for borrowing privileges at the Circulation Desk. A current, valid public library card and Photo ID is required. Naperville Public Library cardholders may also apply for borrowing privileges at the Benedictine Library after getting their library card validated at the Lisle Public Library.
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
http://www.bradley.edu/lib_computing/
Borrowers need a current library card from library with a reciprocal borrowing agreement. These libraries are either I-Share libraries or from the Alliance Library System. Borrowers from I-Share libraries do not need to register with Bradley. Borrowers from Alliance Library System need to register with Bradley.
Chicago State University, Chicago, IL
http://library.csu.edu/
Valid I-Share patrons are CSU Library eligible borrowers. All other users (over age 16) will need to have a valid identification card and get a one day pass from the library Security Desk to enter the library. Only eligible borrowers may borrow library materials.
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
http://www.lib.colum.edu/
Membership in the Friends of the Library at the Sustaining Friend level ($100/year) and above includes borrowing privileges.
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
http://www.lib.depaul.edu/
Membership in the Friends of the Library ($350/year) includes borrowing privileges; use of the Library Catalog; access to Automated Reference Center; Career Information Collection; Educational Resource Center; microforms; all government depository materials. To apply for a Friends card, please visit the Library Director´s Office (room 303) in the John T. Richardson Library.
Dominican University, River Forest, IL
http://www.dom.edu/library/
The Rebecca Crown Library loans materials to faculty, staff, students, administration, alumni, community members, Metropolitan Libary System cardholders (except for Chicago Public Library members), ELS students, Trinity High School students and persons with catholic affiliations.
Harper College, Palatine, IL
http://www.harpercollege.edu/library/index.aspl
Borrowing privileges are extended to all Harper students, staff and district residents, including residents of: Arlington Heights, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Inverness, Buffalo Grove, Carpentersville, Deer Park, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Fox River Grove, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Lake Barrington, Mount Prospect, North Barrington, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, South Barrington, Tower Lakes, and Wheeling.
Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL
http://www.icc.edu/library/
The Library is available for use by adult residents of Community College District 514. We welcome the public and offer non-student library cards for use by our guests.
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
http://www.library.ilstu.edu/
Illinois residents from McLean County, the surrounding counties (Ford, Piatt, Dewitt, Logan, Tazewell, Woodford, and Livingston) as well as patrons from the Alliance Library System (ALS) area are eligible for a Milner Library issued Courtesy Card. Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age. Applicants must provide a state of Illinois picture identification card (license or state issued ID), or a passport showing an Illinois address within the designated boundaries.
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
http://www2.iwu.edu/library/
Members of the general public may request an IWU library courtesy card, if they hold a public library card from any Alliance Library System library within McLean County and present a valid driver’s license or state ID.
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL
http://library.lakeforest.edu/
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents with a valid public library card may borrow books from the Lake Forest College library.
Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
http://libraries.luc.edu/find.asp
Contact Ursula Scholz, Head of Access Services: uscholz@luc.edu, to inquire about the process for submitting a request for visiting scholar access.
Millikin University, Decatur, IL
http://www.millikin.edu/staley/
Community borrower’s cards valid for 1 year will be issued at no cost to those 16 years or older currently attending Richland Community College, or those 16 years or older holding valid cards from the Decatur Public Library. Residents of Macon County 16 years or older and not holding one of the above cards may pay a $10.00 borrowing fee ($5.00 for high-school students) to obtain a card valid for one year.
Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL
http://department.monm.edu/library/default.asp
The following persons are eligible to check out items from Hewes Library: Community patrons with a current Warren County Public Library Card; Non-affiliated users from Warren, Knox, Mercer, Henry, and McDonough counties; Non-affiliated users who reside outside Warren County and its contiguous counties may submit a request to the library for consideration as a special borrower. Community patrons and non-affiliated users will be issued a Monmouth College barcode. Patrons outside the Monmouth College community must present a valid photo ID and proof of current address when applying for a Monmouth College library card.
North Central College, Naperville, IL
http://library.noctrl.edu/index.shtml
Individual public library patrons are eligible for personal Courtesy Borrower Cards. Personal Courtesy Borrower Cards are valid for one year and may be renewed. Applications are available at the Information Services Desk. Patrons must present their personal Courtesy Borrower Card when borrowing materials. Public library patrons must be over 18, hold a valid public library card, and pay an annual fee ($5.00 for Naperville Public Libraries patrons and $50.00 for patrons of other public libraries).
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
http://www.ulib.niu.edu/index.cfm
Friends of the Library memberships include borrowing privileges, as well as eligibility for interlibrary loan service and extended checkout times for books. Annual membership contributions are as follows: Student - $10; Individual - $35; Family - $50; Donor - $100; Benefactor/Corporate - $500; Life - $1000.
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
http://www.northwestern.edu/libraries/index.aspl
Persons over the age of 18, who are permanent residents of Evanston, may apply for a Borrower’s Card, valid for three months, if they: Present a photo ID; Present proof of a current Evanston address, such as a utility bill; Pay a $50.00 fee per three months of privileges; and Provide a valid e-mail address.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
http://www.lib.siu.edu/index.aspl
Anyone who is not affiliated with the University may obtain a courtesy card at the Circulation Desk. The card will provide borrowing privileges for library materials that circulate and the ability to access online resources and the internet when visiting Morris Library.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
http://www.siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/
Courtesy and affiliate borrowers, including members of the SIUE Alumni Association and the Friends of Lovejoy Library, may receive borrowing privileges. If you would like to become a borrower, please contact Access Services at 618-650-2172. Courtesy and affiliate borrowers need the appropriate borrower authorization and a driver’s license or other picture ID.
The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
http://www1.lib.uchicago.edu/e/index.php3
Unaffiliated persons who are engaged in scholarly work may apply for extended privileges by forwarding a written statement (via US Mail or email) of their research needs to the Privileges Office, Regenstein Library Room 100F 1100 E. 57th Street Chicago, IL 60637. If the Library approves the request, the person may receive Quarterly Access Privileges for $75. Researchers must present a current photo ID upon arrival.
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/index.aspl
Fill out a Courtesy Card Application in Room 203 Main Library (9:00 am - noon; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Mon - Friday) or at the Bookstacks Main Circulation Desk anytime that Room 203 is closed. Both of these locations are on the second floor of the Main Library. You will need to present a photo identification and proof of your current address. The ONLY acceptable documents for these purposes are listed below. Expired documents will NOT be accepted. Acceptable Photo Identification: State of Illinois driver’s license or identification card; U.S. Military Identification Card; Passport; Out-of-state driver’s license or identification card; Student/staff identification card from another college or university. Acceptable Current Address Verification: Lease agreement; vehicle registration; Utility bill in applicant’s name from current or previous month only; Credit card bill from current or previous month only. Your courtesy borrowing card will be mailed to you in 7 - 10 days. You will not be able to borrow any materials until you have received your card in the mail. If your courtesy card is returned to our office as undeliverable to the address you provided on your application, you will not be able to reapply.
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
http://www.wiu.edu/library/
Non-affiliated patrons can apply for a borrower card ("SLC") free of charge.
INDIANA
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
http://www.bsu.edu/library/#
Indiana residents eighteen years of age or older can receive a Resident/Affiliate Library Card. To obtain a Resident/Affiliate Library Card, a resident should present identification which includes a photo and date of birth, such as an Indiana driver’s license, at the Main Circulation Counter in Bracken Library. The Resident/Affiliate Card is issued free of charge and may be used only by the cardholder in connection with a picture ID.
Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
http://www.bethelcollege.edu/academics/library/
The general public may apply for a library card by filling out the application form at the Circulation desk and with a $10 fee.
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
http://www.butler.edu/library/
Those who live in Marion, Hendricks, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, and Johnson counties may receive borrowing privileges for one year for a fee of $50.
DePauw University, Greencastle IN
http://www.depauw.edu/library/
Members of the community may apply for borrowing privileges at the Circulation desk.
Franklin College, Franklin, IN
http://www.franklincollege.edu/library/
County and Alumni patrons must register with Hamilton Library. County patrons must be members in good standing at a Johnson County public library and at least 18 years old. Library privileges are for one year and are renewable.
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
http://lib.indstate.edu/
Residents of Indiana and residents of the twenty Illinois counties participating in the Southeastern Illinois Waiver Program (Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Franklin, Hamilton, Jasper, Lawrence, Moultrie, Richland, Shelby, Vermillion, Wabash, Wayne and White), who are 18 years or older, may borrow library materials from the University Library by presenting a valid driver’s license at the checkout desk. A guest borrower’s card will be issued at no charge.
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
http://www.libraries.iub.edu/
Residents of the State of Indiana may charge out material for home or office use. Either an IU ID or Library Borrowers Card must be presented at the circulation counter to charge out material. Proof of affiliation with Indiana University (Usually an IU photo ID) or photo ID and proof of Indiana residency (usually an Indiana driver’s license) is required for activation of a library borrowers account.
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
http://www.indwes.edu/library/
Community patrons may purchase a library card for $10 per year.
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/
Indiana residents (with proof of residency) may apply for a visitor privilege card at the Circulation Services office (Room 252) in the Humanities, Social Science and Education (HSSE) Library, Stewart Center, or request a card from any school or departmental library. Privilege cards are valid for one year and may be renewed upon request by borrowers in good standing.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN
http://www.smwc.edu/cgi-bin/site.pl?3208&dwContent_contentID=290&menuID=209&weight=43
Guest cards may be issued to borrowers from other academic institutions and local residents.
Tri-State University, Angola, IN
http://www.tristate.edu/library/index.asp
The Library is open to the Public for general use. Local residents can request a Community Borrower card that allows them to check out materials from the Library’s collections: Borrowers must be 18 years of age or older and not enrolled in high school. Initial enrollment in the Library’s borrowing program costs $25.00 with an annual renewal fee of $10.00 per year (request a borrower card at the 2nd floor Circulation / Reference Desk)
University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
http://libraries.evansville.edu/
Members of the community may purchase a UE library card for $25.00.
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
http://kml.uindy.edu/index.php
Community borrowers may request information at the Circulation Desk.
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
http://www.library.nd.edu/
Special Borrowers: Applications for Special Borrowing circulation privileges may be obtained at the Circulation Desk in the main library or from the form posted on the web. Length of loans will vary based on eligibility. Inquiries may be made to the Head of Access Services: library.access.1@nd.edu or 574-631-7392.
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
http://www.usi.edu/library/index.asp
Residents of Indiana may also borrow books by presenting a valid photo ID and proof of residence to the staff at the Checkout counter. A courtesy card will be issued at no charge.
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
http://www.valpo.edu/ltr/
People who are not Valparaiso University students, faculty, or staff may apply for a library card. Proof of address is required. Persons under the age of 18 must also provide a parent’s signature on the application. Cost: $20/year for a family card (one or two parents and minor children); $15/year for an individual card; $2/year for VU alumni; free to spouses and minor children of current VU faculty and staff.
IOWA
Ashford University, Clinton, IA
http://www.ashford.edu/campus/library_resources.php
The Library is an online member of the PrairieCat (formerly Quad-LINC) online public access catalog. PrarieCat cardholders may borrow from the library. PrairieCat cards are available from Bettendorf Public Library, Colona School District, Cordova District Library, Davenport Public Library, Deere & Company Library, East Moline Public Library, Geneseo District Public Library, Hampton Elementary School District, Henry C. Adams Memorial Library (Prophetstown), Moline Public Library, Musser Public Library (Muscatine), River Bend Library System, River Valley District Library (Port Byron), Robert R. Jones Public Library (Coal Valley), Rock Island Public Library, Scott Country library System, Silvis Public Library, Twin Rivers District Public Library (Colona), US Army Corps of Engineers Library, United Township High School Library, Western District Public Library (Orion).
Central College, Pella, IA
http://www.central.edu/library/libhome.asp
Public patrons with ID may charge out up to five books at a time.
Drake University, Des Moines, IA
http://www.drake.edu/libraries/
Guest Users may obtain borrowing privileges. A completed application should be submitted to the Circulation Desk. Requests are generally processed within two business days. A non-refundable annual fee of $75.00 is required. Teachers (PreK – 12) with appropriate credentials may request a discounted price of $35.00 yearly. The fee provides for book check out only, and does not entitle the user to interlibrary loan. Guests do not need to obtain a borrower’s card to access government information.
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
http://www.lib.iastate.edu/
Residents of the state of Iowa may apply for the ISU Library Visitor Card, as “extramural borrowers.” Applicants in this category should have identifiable research needs that cannot be filled by a local library, by using the ISU collection on-site, or by interlibrary loan. All applicants for the Library Visitor Card should bring a valid form of identification with photo (e.g., driver’s license, Non-Driver ID Card, etc.), in person, to the Circulation Desk, 102 Parks Library. The fee for this card is $20/year.
Iowa Wesleyan College
http://chadwick.iwc.edu/
Area adults may apply for Open Access cards. Open Access patrons (area adults, junior high, high school, and SCC students) are limited to 3 books checked out at a time.
St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
http://library.sau.edu/
Under established guidelines, adult community residents may also use the facility as long as that use does not negatively impact use by St. Ambrose students, faculty and staff. The Library participates in a resource sharing cooperative called PrairieCat. Library cards from other local libraries are accepted for check-out of library materials.
University of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA
http://www.dbq.edu/Library/
The library participates in the State Library of Iowa’s Open Access program, which means that anyone who lives in the state of Iowa may check material out with a valid identification (current driver’s license, for example).
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/
Users not affiliated with the University may, under some circumstances, be permitted to check materials out of the Libraries. Application for a borrower’s permit may be made at Main Library Circulation Services or any university library. Borrower’s permits, in most circumstances, will be issued to Iowa residents showing proof of residency and a picture ID (such as a current Iowa driver’s license).
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
http://www.library.uni.edu/
Persons not associated with UNI may check out library material by filling out a form at the Circulation Desk and purchasing a Visitors Card. The Visitor’s Courtesy card allows the use of the following materials as indicated, subject to the loan periods and fine rates specified, and subject to immediate recall whenever a UNI person requests an item a visitor has checked out. Library Visitor cards are $5.00 for one month, $10.00 for three months, $20.00 for six months, and $40.00 for a year.
Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA
http://www.uiu.edu/current_students/library.aspl
A member of the Iowa Open Access Program. Anyone who lives in the state of Iowa may check material out with a valid identification (current driver’s license, for example).
KANSAS
Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
http://www.bakeru.edu/library
We check materials out to members of the Baldwin community, registered borrowers from KCLC libraries, registered borrowers from libraries in the Northeast Kansas Library System, and pastors in the Kansas East Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Benedictine College, Atchison, KS
http://www.benedictine.edu/benedictine.aspx?pgID=1147
Through resource sharing and cooperative agreements, the library’s collections are accessible to the greater Atchison community and the world at large. Apply for access at the Circulation Desk.
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
http://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
The University Libraries and Archives are open to anyone who wants to use them. In order to check out materials, an ESU ID (Hornet) card or a Kansas Resident Card is required.
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
http://www.fhsu.edu/forsyth_lib/
Non-university library cards (needed by non-university patrons, members of FHSU Alumni Association and President’s Club and genealogy members) may be purchased for $25.00 Dollars at the Circulation/Reserve Desk. The patron must show a social security card and a driver’s license or Kansas card.
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
http://www.lib.k-state.edu/
Non-K-State University Patron Library Cards are available to Kansas residents. The annual fee is $10.00 with verification of Kansas residence. The patron must be 18 years of age and provide a Kansas driver’s license. Non-Kansas State University library users may be eligible, at no cost, for a Guest Borrowers Card that will allow them to borrow material from K-State Libraries. Non-K-State Library users must complete an application to provide the information needed for the patron record. Non-University cards may be used by the applicant only. These are not available for corporate, group or family use.
Kansas Wesleyan University, Salinas, KS
http://www.kwu.edu/library/
All community members are welcome at Kansas Wesleyan University. You will need a valid driver’s license to set up a library account. Apply at the Circulation Desk.
McPherson College, McPherson, KS
http://www.mcpherson.edu/library/
All items are checked out at the Public Services Desk. Non-campus patrons may obtain a card with proper identification.
Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS
http://www.ottawa.edu/residential/content/view/330
Patrons without an OU ID may apply at the circulation desk for a public patron card.
Pittsburgh State University, Pittsburg, KS
http://library.pittstate.edu/
Residents of the four-state area may be issued library cards upon presenting proof of residency (such as a driver’s license).
Southwestern College, Winfield, KS
http://www.sckans.edu/library/
A free SC library card can be received by filling out a registration card. Terms for visitor borrowing are as follows: Books - checkout for 3 weeks and can be renewed; VHS tapes - checkout for 1 week; Computer Usage - 1 hour per day.
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
http://www.ku.edu/libraries/
Basic Library Services are available to individuals who are not affiliated with the University including KU Alumni, Kansas residents, and individuals authorized by reciprocal borrowing programs. Basic library services include: on-site access to facilities of the KU Libraries system; borrowing privileges for circulating collections (for qualifying individuals); on-site use of computers designated as Express Workstations for access to the Library Catalog and selected electronic resources (some restrictions apply); basic reference services. All library users, regardless of affiliation, may use many of the library databases while visiting the KU Libraries.
Washburn University, Topeka, KS
http://www.washburn.edu/mabee/
Guest Borrowers receive full Library services and may check out circulating materials (books, records, compact discs, maps, audio-visuals) for four weeks. Guest Borrowers may renew materials once via the Library Catalog before returning to the Library with the materials to check them out again. Guest borrowers are required to present a Washburn University Guest Borrower Card to check out or renew Library materials and on occasion to request Library services. Guest Borrowers must be Kansas residents, 18 years of age or older, and present photo identification when applying for the Washburn University Guest Borrower Card.
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
http://library.wichita.edu/
Occasionally persons who are not affiliated with WSU need to borrow materials from the Library. These persons, known as Community Users, include students and faculty from other colleges, community members, and high school 9th-12th graders. Community Users are issued library cards that must be renewed each semester. The following regulations govern the use of the Community User’s card: Cards are issued to adult residents of Kansas. A Community User’s card may be obtained by completing a Community User’s information card at the Circulation Desk. Two forms of identification, one of which must be a photo ID, must be presented: one that shows the applicant’s name and current Kansas address and the second showing the applicant’s Social Security number. Community Users must show Social Security number verification before a card will be issued. The first card issued is free to those persons who have never had a WSU ID card. Patrons will be charged a $10.00 replacement fee for any lost or damaged card. Community Users may check out four items at one time.
KENTUCKY
Berea College, Berea, KY
http://www.berea.edu/hutchinslibrary/default.asp
The library serves as an information resource for the total Berea community and to cooperate with local organizations and groups in promoting information services to Berea and Madison County. Residents of Berea may apply for borrowing privileges at the Circulation Desk.
Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, KY
http://www.campbellsville.edu/library/
If you are not currently affiliated with the University as a student or alumni, you can purchase access for an annual fee of $20.
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY
http://www.library.eku.edu/
Anyone 18 year of age or older who resides within the EKU service region (including Bell, Boyle, Casey, Clay, Estill, Garrard, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Lee, Leslie, Lincoln, Madison, McCreary, Owsley, Perry, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley) may borrow materials from the EKU Libraries. Fill out the Adult Non-University Borrower Card Application at the library website.
Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY
http://library.georgetowncollege.edu/
Scott Country residents may apply for borrowing privileges. Apply at the Circulation Desk.
Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY
http://www.kysu.edu/academics/library/
Contact the Circulation Desk for community borrowing privileges.
Morehead State University, Morehead, KY
http://www.moreheadstate.edu/library/
Non-university patrons may borrow materials by completing a registration form and purchasing a Library ID ($6.00).
Murray State University, Murray, KY
http://lib.murraystate.edu/
Kentucky Residents (and selected counties in IL, MO, TN) may obtain a complimentary card at the Circulation Desk. Borrowers must be at least 18 years of age, must present picture I.D., and are allowed up to 10 items for 3-week loan period.
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY
http://www.nku.edu/academics/libraries/index.php
Borrowing privileges are extended to any resident of Kentucky over the age of 16 who has purchased a library card for the year for $10.00.
Spalding University, Louisville KY
http://www.spalding.edu/library/Default.asp
Users not affiliated with Spalding University or Metroversity, Inc. may be granted borrowing privileges and are considered special users. Special users’ privileges are granted on an individual basis as determined by the Library Director. Apply at the Circulation Desk.
Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, KY
http://www.thomasmore.edu/library/
For SouthWest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries (SWON) Members:
Circulating materials may be borrowed for three weeks. A current SouthWest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries (SWON) member card is required to borrow materials. Materials may be renewed up to three times, unless requested by another patron. SWON borrowers are limited to five items per visit.
Union College, Barbourville, KY
http://www.unionky.edu/Library/Resources.asp
Residents of Knox County, KY over the age of 16 may obtain a borrowing card.
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
http://www.uky.edu/Libraries/
Non-UK patrons may get a borrower’s card at Young Library or any other University of Kentucky library if they are 18 years of age and show either a valid Kentucky driver’s license, a valid Kentucky non-driver’s ID card, an active student or faculty/staff id from an approved reciprocal college, or a UK alumni card.
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
http://louisville.edu/library/
Residents of Kentucky over 18 years of age are eligible to receive a Community Borrowers card. A valid driver’s license or state issued photo ID is required.
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
http://www.wku.edu/Library/
“Friends of the Library” may borrow circulating library materials for four weeks, audiovisual materials for one week. To become a “Friend,” you may contact the WKU Libraries Development Officer, Carrie Barnett, at the WKU Libraries’ Development Office at 745-7056 or 1-888-958-2586.
LOUISIANA
Dillard University, New Orleans, LA
http://books.dillard.edu/
Community users may apply at the Circulation Desk for borrowing privileges.
Grambling State University, Grambling, LA
http://www.gram.edu/library/
Guest borrowers must have a library courtesy card issued by the Circulation Unit.
Louisiana State University, all campuses
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/
With the presentation of proper documentation and the approval of the Dean of the Library or her appointed representative, special borrowing privileges may be granted to the following categories of users: Donors: Contributions must be made to the LSU Foundation with a $50.00 fee per year. Fees must be paid at the Middleton Circulation Desk. (Checks must be made out to the LSU Foundation). The donation supports library materials for the collection and library services; Sustaining Members of the Friends of the LSU Libraries: Contributions must be made to the Friends of the LSU Libraries with a $50.00 fee per year. Fees must be paid at the Middleton Circulation Desk. (Checks must be made out to the LSU Foundation). The contribution is used by the Friends to pay its operating expenses. Other categories include Louisiana K-12 teachers. Temporary cards (T-cards) will be issued to eligible borrowers that will permit undergraduate borrowing privileges for regular circulating materials at the participating branches of the LSU Libraries. An acceptable picture ID (e.g., driver’s license) must be presented and the T-Card Borrower’s Log signed each time the T-Card is used.
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
http://www.latech.edu/library/
Courtesy cards are available to students and faculty from other institutions with a LALINC card from their home institution. Courtesy cards are also available to current Tech Alumni Foundation members, retired Tech faculty, and ICP/GSU students. To be a Friend of the Library, a courtesy card recipient may pay $25.00 per year for a card. In all categories listed above, proof of identification is required when the courtesy card is used to checkout material. Courtesy cards are processed during regular hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). Applications may be filled out evenings and weekends and the card picked up during the next business day or the evening of the next business day.
Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
http://library.loyno.edu/
Members of the local community may purchase a Community Borrower’s Card that allows them to borrow books and CD’s for an annual fee of $75.
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
http://library.mcneese.edu/
Members of the General Public may join the “Friends of the Library” for a $15.00 annual fee. These members are granted the same term of loan as students. Membership forms are available at the Circulation Desk.
Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA
http://www.nicholls.edu/library/
Courtesy cards may be purchased at the second floor circulation desk by anyone over eighteen with a valid driver’s license. Phone (985) 448-4659 for more information.
Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA
http://www.nsula.edu/watson_library/
Apply to the Office of the Director, Room 309, Watson Memorial Library, for special user access.
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
http://www.selu.edu/library/
We welcome members of the community and students not currently enrolled to use the resources at Sims Memorial Library. You may borrow materials by becoming a “Friend of the Library.” You may purchase a “Friend” borrowing card at the Circulation desk. The fee is $25.00/year for a single membership and $30.00/year for a family of up to 5 members.
Southern University System, Baton Rouge, LA
http://www.lib.subr.edu/
Patrons may request access through the Circulation Desk.
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
http://library.tulane.edu/
Visitors and special borrowers are welcome to use the Library’s General Collections, the Special Collections in Jones Hall, and the Library’s Government Documents Depository. "Special borrowers" are those included with the CALL and LALINC programs, other reciprocal borrowers, and those who have purchased special borrower cards. Visitors and special borrowers are identified through the initial reference interview employed with each library user who requests in-depth assistance. Applicants should contact the Circulation Desk.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
http://library.louisiana.edu/
Among those patrons who are not associated with the university, only those who wish to purchase a Friends of the Library card (at the annual cost of $35.00) may borrow library materials.
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
http://www.ulm.edu/library/
Persons in the community are welcome to use the resources of the Library. To borrow materials from the collections, you must obtain either a Friends of the ULM Library or Alumni "Courtesy Library Card." You may also use the Trailblazer service offered by the local library system. You can apply for a Friends of the ULM Library card at the library Administration office on the 4th floor. You can apply for the ULM Alumni Courtesy Library Card" at the ULM Alumni Center.
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
http://library.uno.edu/
Friends of the UNO library (for LA residents) should apply for membership through Library Administration during regular business hours, 8:00 – 4:30, Monday through Friday, (504) 280-6556. Friends can check out three books for a three week period with one renewal. A membership card will be issued for an annual date due every year in October.
MAINE
Bates College, Lewiston, ME
http://abacus.bates.edu/Library/
As a courtesy, the Librarian may extend limited borrowing privileges to local adults for materials not usually found in local libraries. Adults with research needs not supported by the collections of other local libraries may apply for borrowing privileges in the Library. They must provide the Librarian with specific information as to intended use. In order to facilitate timely return of materials, borrowers must reside or work within 25 miles of the Library. Courtesy cards are valid for a limited period of time and must be renewed if they are still needed. By consortial agreement, students, faculty and staff at Colby, Bates and Bowdoin colleges have circulation privileges at all three institutions. Users will need their own college’s identification card in order to borrow materials. Patrons may apply at the Circulation Department.
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
http://library.bowdoin.edu/index.shtml
If you wish to borrow materials, people over 18 who live within the local calling area may apply for a Guest Borrower card. Adult residents of Brunswick and local towns are eligible to apply for borrowing privileges for a fee of $35 per year. Additional adult family members in the same household may apply for a card for $15. Application may be made at the Hawthorne-Longfellow Library Circulation Desk. Members of the Association of Bowdoin Friends and Bowdoin alumni also may obtain library cards. By consortial agreement, students, faculty and staff at Colby, Bates and Bowdoin colleges have circulation privileges at all three institutions. Users will need their own college’s identification card in order to borrow materials. Patrons may apply at the Circulation Department.
Colby College, Waterville, ME
http://www.colby.edu/academics_cs/library/
Patrons of Maine Info Net libraries who have an active library card from their institution may borrow items with that card. City of Waterville residents use their Waterville Public Library Card. Full-time Maine residents over 18 may apply for a Courtesy Card, the fee for which is $20/year. Two forms of identification are required, one of which must include the current mailing address. By consortial agreement, students, faculty and staff at Colby, Bates and Bowdoin colleges have circulation privileges at all three institutions. Users will need their own college’s identification card in order to borrow materials. Patrons may apply at the Circulation Department.
The University of Maine, Orono, ME
http://www.library.umaine.edu/
Courtesy cards are available to Maine residents high school age and older. Applications are available at the Circulation Department. Identification is required. The card fee is $20.00 per year and the card expires one year from issue date.
University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
http://library.usm.maine.edu/
Patron registration cards, for community patrons, are provided by Access Services on any campus.
MARYLAND
Goucher College, Baltimore, MD
http://www.goucher.edu/x643.xml
Patrons may receive access by becoming a member of the Friends of the Goucher College Library at the $25/year or more level.
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
http://webapps.jhu.edu/jhuniverse/libraries/
Partial borrowing privileges may be available to some patrons. These privileges include: access to the holdings of the Eisenhower Library and its shelving facilities at the Libraries Service Center; the loan of up to 50 items at any one time upon presentation of a valid MSEL borrowing card; a six-week loan period, with a guaranteed loan of 10 days for recalled materials; two renewals, each for a six-week period, unless an item is recalled. Fees are as follows: JHU Alumni: MSEL-only card: $100 annual fee; University-level card (includes borrowing at the MSEL, Friedheim, SAIS, Welch, Montgomery Library Resource Center and Washington Library Resource Center): $200 annual fee or $100 semi-annual fee; General Public - MSEL-only card: $200 annual fee. Other affiliates may be eligible for borrowing. Ask the Circulation staff for specific borrower eligibility information.
Loyola College in Maryland, Baltimore, MD
http://www.loyola.edu/library/
Among patrons who have never been either students or faculty of either college, only those living in the immediate vicinity of the library or students/faculty of BALC or MIC member institutions may check out books (not media). Apply at the Circulation Department.
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
http://www.salisbury.edu/library/
Residents of Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester Counties may apply for a special borrower card at the Circulation Desk.
Towson University, Towson, MD
http://www.towson.edu/main/library/
Cook Library also provides borrowing privileges to community members on a case-by-case basis. Borrowing privileges are also extended to community members conducting research for a special project and need library resources that are not available through the Public Library system. Please contact the Circulation Manager at Cook Library for a registration form.
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
http://www.lib.umd.edu/
UM Libraries welcome independent scholars. We invite you to drop by any library Information Desk to receive an overview of UM Libraries’ services and resources. Please contact Evelyn Yocco at 301-405-9091, or email her at eyocco@umd.edu to inquire about accessing UM collections. Each situation is handled on a case by case basis.
MASSACHUSETTS
Amherst College, Amherst, MA
http://www.amherst.edu/library/
Adult residents of the state of Massachusetts who live in Hampshire County or one of the immediately adjacent counties are eligible to check out books from the Amherst College Library. To receive a card, borrowers must present a Massachusetts picture ID - either a driver’s license or a Mass ID. The same picture ID must be presented each time the library card is used to check out books. Patrons must have a card in hand to charge out books and are responsible for all items charged out with their card. Cards expire on January 1st of the coming year. Of course the cards can be renewed annually.
Boston College, Boston, MA
http://www.bc.edu/libraries/home.aspl
Borrowing privileges may be purchased at the O’Neill Library Circulation Desk anytime except during restricted access hours. A valid form of identification is required--driver’s license or passport for example. Cards are issued for a three month period ($200) or a year ($500) and the cards are non-transferable.
Boston University, Boston, MA
http://www.bu.edu/library/index.shtml
Contact Circulation Services at Mugar Memorial Library for access at (617) 353-3732.
Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA
http://www.fsc.edu/library/
For non-Fitchburg State students, faculty, and staff a one-page application form for a guest borrower card is available at the Circulation Desk. Applicants must fill in the top portion of the form, sign the agreement to comply with the stipulated library policies, and present a valid picture I.D. which verifies their address (usually a Driver’s License).
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
http://lib.harvard.edu/
Individuals without a Harvard ID—alumni/ae, faculty members at other institutions, Ph.D. candidates at other institutions, and other researchers not affiliated with Harvard University—may be eligible for one or more of the following types of borrowing privileges: Reading Room Privileges Card, HCL Special Borrower Card, Stacks Access Card. Privileges are obtained through the Library Privileges Office (617) 495-4166.
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
http://www.mtholyoke.edu/lits/
Citizens of South Hadley age 18 and over will be issued a MHC library barcode at the circulation desk.
Smith College, Northampton, MA
http://www.smith.edu/libraries/
Residents of Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin Counties over 18 years old may purchase limited borrowing privileges from the Smith College Libraries for $30 a year. Non-affiliated users must present their current Smith College Libraries card to circulation desk staff to borrow library material.
Tufts University, Medford, MA
http://www.library.tufts.edu/tisch/
Tisch Library provides the opportunity for individuals outside the Tufts community to purchase borrowing privileges at Tisch Library through the Tisch Affiliates program. The Tisch Affiliate program provides a six-month membership for $150.00 or a one-year membership for $200.00. Tisch Affiliate membership provides borrowing privileges for the circulating book, software, government document and score collections of both the Tisch and Music libraries; use of the microform and periodical collections; in-library access to electronic databases and e-journals not restricted by vendor licensing; and in library use of the Tisch and Music Library video and audio collections. Please contact the Tisch Library circulation staff at (617) 627-3347 for additional information.
University of Massachusetts, all campuses
http://www.lib.umb.edu/
Contact the Circulation Department of your local campus to obtain a UMB special borrower’s card.
MICHIGAN
Adrian College, Adrian, MI
http://www.adrian.edu/library/about/circ.php
Siena Heights students may borrow up to 25 items at a time, and other Lenawee County residents, including JCC students and faculty, may borrow up to 5 items at a time.
Albion College, Albion, MI
http://www.albion.edu/library/
Community borrowers may borrow books, audiocassettes, maps and government documents for 30 days.
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
http://www.andrews.edu/library/
FreeCommunity Borrowers cards will be given upon request to: Andrews University board members, workers in the Lake Union Conference office, local retired Seventh-day Adventist workers, Andrews University "fellows," "associates" and "sponsors," adjunct faculty as requested by academic departments, Andrews University alumni and former faculty and staff who live in Berrien County, Michigan, or counties contiguous to it (renewed annually); Half-price cards ($17.50 per year) will be given upon request to: local senior citizens, local ministers; regular community cards cost $35 per year.
Central Michigan University Library, Mount Pleasant, MI
http://www.lib.cmich.edu/
A guest card will be required for borrowing and renewing. To receive a guest card picture identification will be required. Apply at the circulation desk.
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
http://www.ferris.edu/library/
An annual Guest ID card can be issued to non-FSU users for $10.00/year.
Finlandia University, Hancock, MI
http://www.finlandia.edu/maki.aspl
Residents of the Western Upper Peninsula who are at least 16 years old showing a valid Michigan driver’s license or Michigan State ID may be given a Courtesy Card.
Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI
http://www.kzoo.edu/is/library/
Non-KC patrons may borrow through the MeLCat service and interlibrary loan through their local libraries.
Kettering University, Flint, MI
http://www.kettering.edu/library/
Information on how to obtain a valid Kettering University ID Card or a Courtesy Card can be obtained at the Circulation Desk.
Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
http://www.lssu.edu/library/
High school students and other residents of the community may check out up to 12 items at any one time and are allowed the same five-week loan period and renewal option.
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
http://www2.lib.msu.edu/
Michigan residents at least eighteen years old (who are not current MSU students, faculty, or staff) are eligible for community library privileges if they show a valid Michigan driver’s license or State of Michigan picture ID card (available from the Michigan Secretary of State). If the individual has no outstanding charges from a previous MSU library account, a library card will be issued. Community borrowers may not check out periodicals or laptops.
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI
http://library.ncmich.edu/
Persons who are property owners or residents of Emmet County may apply for a community patron card. They must present a valid Michigan Driver’s License or other picture ID of authority, or failing that, the permission of the Library Director. Residents of Charlevoix and Cheboygan County may purchase a yearly card for $50.00, which entitles them to borrow directly from the library collection, although they may choose to Interloan books from the NCMC library through their local libraries.
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
http://library.nmu.edu/
Community members living anywhere in the Upper Peninsula, and over the age of 19, may purchase a courtesy card at the Circulation desk for an annual fee of $12.00.
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
http://library.oakland.edu/
Guest cards are available for purchase for individuals not affiliated with Oakland at a cost of $50.00 per year.
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
http://www.svsu.edu/library/home.aspl
For visitors and alumni the Circulation Desk will issue a library card. A valid photo ID (typically a driver’s license) is required to get a library card. The number of items allowed to be checked out by visitors and alumni is 20 items.
Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac and Niles, MI
http://www.swmich.edu/library/
The library participates in the MichiCard program which allows patrons of other participating libraries to check out materials. An SMC Library Card is available free of charge to all SMC students and staff, as well as any resident of the College’s District which includes all of Cass County and Keeler and Hamilton townships in Van Buren County.
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
http://research.udmercy.edu/
By using their MichiCard (the regular UDM ID card with a MichiCard sticker affixed to the back), patrons are eligible to borrow books from the University libraries.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
http://www.umich.edu/libraries.php
Guest borrower cards are available to individuals not affiliated with U-M for $250 each. Academic Guest - no limit on the number of items charged, items can be renewed, must present proof of academic affiliation upon application. Non-Academic Guest - limit of five books charged out at any time, no renewals. Apply online at the library website.
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
http://www.lib.wayne.edu/index.php
WSU Libraries participates in MichiCard. If you come from a participating institution, you will be extended guest borrowing privileges for one year. Privileges are extended annually provided your institution remains a member of MichiCard. For non-MichiCard holders, for an annual fee of $50 community members receive the following privileges check out a maximum of 10 books at one time; 28 day loan, no renewal; request access to our Storage collections, and check out materials that circulate; access to electronic resources and databases from on campus; access to Community Access Terminals available in each library. To apply for a Library Card: At any circulation desk, provide the $50 payment, (Cash, or check accepted at all libraries. The Undergraduate Library, Medical Library and Purdy/Kresge Library also accept charge cards), and show a picture ID with name, and current address.
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
http://www.wmich.edu/library/
You are eligible to borrow library materials under this policy if you live within a 50-mile radius of Western Michigan University and are at least 18 years of age. You must present a picture identification with an address and social security number. You will receive a guest borrower’s card valid for one year; or have a MichiCard from a participating library and present the same identification as a guest borrower.
MINNESOTA
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN
http://www.augsburg.edu/library/index.aspl
Non-Augsburg patrons can apply for a "Lindell Library Borrowing Card" at the Street Level Circulation Desk.
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/library/
Non-university users may use materials in the library only.
Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
http://library.bethel.edu/index.jsp
To obtain a guest borrower’s card, fill out a registration form at the Circulation Desk in the Library. One form of identification is needed, such as a current driver’s license. Fee is $5.00 for alumni, $10 for others, paid by cash or check. FREE to members of Friends of the Library. A card will be mailed within 3 days.
Carleton College, Northfield, MN
http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/library/
Community patrons should inquire about their eligibility for a library barcode at the Circulation Desk. A form of identification, such as a driver’s license or campus ID card, is required to apply for a library card.
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
http://www.macalester.edu/library/
Neighbor cards are available at circulation for $30 per year. The patron must live within the area bounded by University Avenue, Lexington Parkway, Ford Parkway, and Cretin Avenue, and be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a neighbor card. Patrons may check out up to ten items at a time.
Metropolitan State University, all campuses
http://www.metrostate.edu/library/
Community users are library patrons who are not currently students, staff or faculty at Metropolitan State University. In order to take full advantage of the resources and services of the Metropolitan State University Library and Learning Center, a community user must first obtain a Community Borrowers? Card at the second floor ID card desk during normal hours of operation for Metropolitan State University. You will need to show a driver’s license or other official photo identification. You will also need a Saint Paul Public Library card, a card from another MELSA public library, or a current ID card from a Minnesota College or University.Metropolitan State will issue community borrower cards to any registered borrower in good standing with Saint Paul Public Library (or another MELSA public library) who is 13 years of age or older. Please present a driver’s license or photo ID from your school. Application forms for persons under age 18 must be signed by a parent or legal guardian in the presence of Metropolitan State University library staff. Cards will be good for two years. Once you have your Metropolitan State card you can begin to check out materials immediately.
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MI
http://lib.mnsu.edu/
Minnesota residents who have a current library card from their local public library can receive MSU borrowing privileges by presenting the card at the circulation desk. A staff member will add an MSU barcode to the public library card. Each academic term thereafter, the user’s MSU privileges can be extended as long as the public library card remains current. Any non-affiliated user under age 18 must have a form signed by a parent or guardian before MSU borrowing privileges are granted.
Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN
http://www.nwc.edu/display/687
In order to check out any materials from the Berntsen Library, you must register at the circulation desk as a visitor.
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
http://lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/
The Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange (CMLE) is one of seven regional multitype library systems established to meet the needs of and share the resources of academic, public, special and school libraries. CMLE serves 282 libraries in twelve central Minnesota counties and is funded by the Minnesota Department of Education. For more information, including a list of services, go to http://www.cmle.org.
Saint John’s University, Collegeville, MN
http://www.csbsju.edu/library/
A Special Borrower ID can be requested at the desk for local patrons not affiliated with CSB/SJU, at a cost of $1.00 per year.
Saint Mary’s University, all campuses
http://www.smumn.edu/sitepages/pid2517.php
Guest privileges may be requested; contact Sandy Beth, library director, at (507) 457-6909.
Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN
http://www.southwestmsu.edu/Library/
Minnesota residents who have a current library card from their local public library can receive SMSU borrowing privileges by presenting the card at the circulation desk during regular office hours.
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
http://www.stolaf.edu/library/index.cfm
People not affiliated with either college may apply for circulation privileges at the Circulation Desk.
University of Minnesota, all campuses
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/08_librarycomp.php
Users not affiliated with the University may obtain a borrower’s card by joining the Friends of the Library. Membership includes limited borrowing privileges at all campus libraries as well as the opportunity to help support and develop the library collections through your membership fee. Annual memberships may vary, but individuals may obtain borrowing privileges with a contribution of $80 or more.
Winona State University, Winona, MN
http://www.winona.edu/library/index.aspl
Adults (over 18) from the Winona area, Alumni, and retired WSU faculty and staff are eligible for courtesy cards, with the following exceptions. Current WSU students, faculty, staff and patrons with MnPALS library records from other libraries are not eligible for courtesy cards. To obtain a courtesy card, please present a valid picture ID to a library staff person at the circulation desk, and fill out an application.
Minors (from 16 to 18) may be issued courtesy cards if they fill out an application, present a valid photo ID card that indicates the birth date, and have a parent or legal guardian present to co-sign the application form. Minors under 16 are not eligible for courtesy cards.
MISSISSIPPI
Delta State University, Cleveland, MS
http://www.deltastate.edu/pages/177.asp
Guest cards are available from Circulation.
Millsaps College, Jackson, MS
http://library.millsaps.edu/
Courtesy Cards are available to individuals over 18 years of age at a cost of $100 per year. The library also honors InfoPass referrals from other local libraries, and scholars from distant institutions may use the library for limited periods if they bring a letter of referral from their academic librarian on letterhead stationary.
Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
http://www.mc.edu/campus/library/
Leland Speed Library extends its resources to community users, although its primary commitment is to the students, faculty and staff of Mississippi College. People from Clinton and the greater Jackson area are welcome to use the facilities and collections with some restrictions. Limited borrowing privileges from the Leland Speed Library collection are granted upon purchase of a Community User card. Members of the Clinton community, students and faculty from other universities, and M.C. alumni may purchase a Community User card at the Circulation Desk for an annual fee. The fee for a Community User Card is $50, good for twelve months from the date of payment.
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
http://library.msstate.edu/
Community members must present a valid Courtesy or Public Library card, from a participating GTRL library (see below). Courtesy cards must be purchased from the Access Services Department for a $20.00 annual fee.
University of Mississippi, University, MS
http://www.olemiss.edu/library/index.aspl
The University of Mississippi Libraries are open to all members of the University community: students, faculty and staff, as well as alumni and Mississippi residents with a valid driver’s license. Circulation privileges for all categories are subject to approval.
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
http://www.lib.usm.edu/
Community Borrowers must present one of the following: current alumni cards; retired faculty and staff; special programs and nontraditional studies verification; temporary University personnel verification information, and reciprocal agreement borrowers. Community borrowing cards are available from the Circulation Desk.
MISSOURI
College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO
http://www.cofo.edu/library/default.asp
Persons not affiliated with College of the Ozarks are welcome to use the library. Those people who live in Taney, Stone, Christian, or Boone counties may obtain a library card upon presentation of a government-issued photo i.d. with a current local address. There is no charge. Anyone outside of the four-county area or those without current and valid identification will not be issued a card but may use materials in the library.
Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO
http://www.culver.edu/library/
A guest I.D. card may be issued in the library.
Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis, MO
http://www.hssu.edu/sphome.cfm?DeptID=20
Alumni and educators of the St. Louis area are entitled to borrow Harris-Stowe State University library materials but are excluded from MOBIUS privileges.
Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO
http://www.lincolnu.edu/pages/203.asp
Persons living within the Jefferson City limits or students of a college or university that are part of the Mid-Missouri Association of Colleges and Universities (MMACU) or have a Missouri Information Exchange (MIX) card may apply for checkout privileges. To apply for a card, applicants must present a valid picture ID and an ID with the current street address. Valid Ids are a current Missouri Driver’s License or ID card, Voter Registration card, or Social Security card.
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO
http://www.mssu.edu/spivalib/Index.shtml
Individuals not affiliated with MSSU are eligible for a community card at the cost of $10/year. They must present a valid driver’s license for its issuance, which is valid for one year.
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
http://library.missouristate.edu/
Enquire at the Circulation Desk for guest borrower privileges.
Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO
http://www.library.missouriwestern.edu/
Contact the Circulation Director at the Library Circulation Desk.
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/index.asp
Contact the Library Circulation Desk.
Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO
http://www.rockhurst.edu/services/library/index.asp
Guests and Courtesy Card patrons are available at the Circulation Desk.
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
http://libraries.slu.edu/index.aspl
Saint Louis University students, faculty, staff, and courtesy borrowers who have current identification cards may borrow books. A current Saint Louis University I.D., a MOBIUS member-school I.D., or courtesy card is required for all borrowing transactions.
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO
http://library.semo.edu/
Community borrowing applications are available at http://library.semo.edu/info/library/Lpatform.pdf. Local Patron borrowers must present a valid Missouri driver’s license or other form of photo identification, present a Social Security number, and must be at least 16 years of age.
Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
http://library.truman.edu/
Missouri residents at least 16 years of age may apply for a Community Borrower Library card at the Circulation Desk.
The University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
http://library.umkc.edu/
Students, faculty and staff of a Missouri college or university whose library is a member of MOBIUS have access to the materials of other participating institutions through a program called "Patron Initiated Borrowing." Use the MOBIUS Union Catalog (mobius.missouri.edu/screens/opacmenu.aspl) to request a book from another participating library, and it will be delivered to your institution’s library for you to pick up. Visit the MOBIUS Web page (mobius.missouri.edu/screens/libinfo.aspl) to see if your library is a member. Membership in the Friends of the Library of the University of Missouri-Kansas City includes the ability to check out library books. Friends of the Library annual dues start at $50.
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
http://library.wustl.edu/
Washington University alumni and St. Louis residents can check out materials from the Libraries by joining the Century Club. A basic membership is $100 per year. In addition, cardholders at some public libraries in the St. Louis area may check out books from Washington University Libraries with an INFO-PASS. Ask your library if it participates in the INFO-PASS program.
MONTANA
Montana State University, all campuses
http://www.msubillings.edu/library/
Courtesy Borrowers Card: Please bring a valid picture ID and fill out the request form. There is a 5 item checkout limit.
Rocky Mountain College, Billings, MT
http://www.rocky.edu/departments/library/Library.shtml
A picture I.D. (driver’s license, student I.D.) is required to check out materials.
The University of Montana, Missoula, MT
http://www.lib.umt.edu/
Montana residents age 18 and over may borrow materials with a photo ID.
The University of Montana – Western, Dillon, MT
http://www.umwestern.edu/library/
The Library serves the faculty, staff, and students of UM-Western, in addition to members of the Dillon community and residents of Montana. Borrowing privileges are also extended to visiting rural school students and their families from throughout the region. Out-of-state residents here for campus Elderhostel, geology field camps, and other groups visiting throughout the year are also allowed to borrow.
NEBRASKA
Grace University, Omaha, NE
http://www.graceuniversity.edu/library/4309.asp
Any library user not currently affiliated with Grace University is required to provide proof of identification showing their current home address. A small annual fee of $10.00 is charged to others who want to have borrowing privileges at the Grace Library.
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE
http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/offices/library/index.aspl
Non-Wesleyan users may check out books only. No other materials may be borrowed by non-Wesleyan library users. To check out books, apply for a "Courtesy ID card" at the circulation desk. There is a $10.00 fee, and you must show a photo ID and provide a current address and phone number.
Peru State College, Peru, NE
http://www.peru.edu/library/index.asp
Our library is for public use. In fact, we feature a dedicated children’s library for local school children, as well as to train our education students in library science. Ask our front desk staff for details.
University of Nebraska, all campuses
http://iris.unl.edu/
As a land-grant university, many of our services are extended to citizens of Nebraska, members of the Nebraska Alumni Association, and Friends of the Libraries, UNL. Visitors may apply for a library card (IRIS card) at Love, C.Y. Thompson, Engineering or Architecture libraries.
Wayne State College, Wayne, NE
http://academic.wsc.edu/conn_library/
WSC Conn Library borrowers cards are available to the general public. Borrowing privileges are available to the individual cardholder. Privileges include checkout of books and audiovisual materials, in-house use of the reserve, reference and periodical collections, guest access to the WSC campus network and interlibrary loans. The current borrowers fee is $5 per year. Library privileges are for one year from the date of purchase. Cards may be purchased at the Hahn Administration Business Office on the WSC campus. The business office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. After purchasing the card, please bring it to the Circulation Desk for activation.
NEVADA
Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village, NV
http://www.sierranevada.edu/index.php?id=274
Friends of Prim Library may check out books. Enquire at the Circulation desk.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
http://www.library.unlv.edu/
To assist members of the local community with their specialized research needs, the UNLV Libraries extend borrowing privileges to the public. Residents of Clark County and Pahrump ages 18 and older may borrow books from the UNLV Libraries upon registration. To register, the borrower must present a valid Nevada driver’s license or Nevada I.D. showing a local street address. Active duty military personnel may register by presenting a valid military I.D. card, along with proof of residency. The registrant must also allow the UNLV Libraries to place on file the imprint of a valid major credit card. Public borrowers may get a card at the Circulation Desk in Lied Library or in any of our branch libraries (Music, Architecture Studies, or Curriculum Materials).
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Chester College of New England, Chester, NH
http://www.chestercollege.edu/facilities.php?pageID=67#facilities
Residents of the town of Chester have borrowing privileges.
Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH
http://www.colby-sawyer.edu/information/library/newindex.aspl
CSC offers library cards to residents of New London and the surrounding area, please see the Circulation desk for information on borrowing privileges, computer log-ins, and fees.
Daniel Webster College, Nashua, NH
http://www.dwc.edu/Library/index.shtml
DWC alumni and Nashua residents need a current DWC library card, available at the Circulation Desk, to check out books. Expiration dates on the DWC library cards are for the current semester, either fall or spring, and during the summer session. Cards may be renewed with verification of patron’s current status as a valid user.
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
http://library.dartmouth.edu/
Anyone may borrow materials after registering to become a guest borrower. Any individual at least 18 years old not affiliated with Dartmouth College or DHMC is eligible. Register at the Circulation Desk in Baker-Berry Library. Positive identification (current driver’s license or passport) is required to register. The registration fee, payable by check or cash at the time of registration, is non-refundable. Registration is $45/quarter or $150/annually.
Keene State College, Keene, NH
http://www.keene.edu/library/
All categories of Keene Public Library card holders may borrow materials. External borrower cards may be purchased at the Circulation Desk. Borrowers under 18 years of age must have a parental signature. Fees are $50.00 / year (beginning July 1, 2006) or $30.00 / 6 months.
Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
http://library.plymouth.edu/
Community Patron cards are available at the Circulation Desk.
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
http://www.snhu.edu/library.asp
Visitors and non-SNHU patrons may apply for a special borrower card. The card carries a $50.00 annual fee and borrowers are subject to some restrictions (PDF 29 kb). For more information, contact the circulation desk staff at 603.645.9605 or circulation@snhu.edu.
The University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
http://www.library.unh.edu/
If you are a resident or summer resident of Durham, Lee, or Madbury you are entitled to a free UNH library card. You will need to bring proof of residence to the Loan Desk of Dimond Library and fill out a registration card. The proof of residence can be a current driver’s license or a bill sent to your house. If you are over 18 years old and live in the "03---" zip code of NH or Southern Maine you can purchase a NH Resident card at the Loan Desk of Dimond Library for $60. The card is good for 12 months. You will need cash or a check made out to "UNH" and proof of residency when you fill out the registration card.
NEW JERSEY
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
https://www.tcnj.edu/~library/index.aspl
A TCNJ Library Courtesy card can be issued by special permission from the Dean of the Library; otherwise, patrons can purchase a TCNJ Library Individual Membership card ($25.00/year).
Drew University, Madison, NJ
http://www.drew.edu/depts/library.aspx?id=208
Resident borrower cards are available for purchase by New Jersey residents over eighteen; ask at the Circulation Desk for details.
Fairleigh Dickinson University, all campuses
http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=587
Friends of the Library have borrowing privileges; apply at Florheim or Weiner Libraries.
Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ
http://www.georgian.edu/library/index.asp
Persons 18 years of age and older, who are not current students, faculty or staff of Georgian Court University, may have limited borrowing privileges for an annual fee of $75.00. Annual fees are not refundable. Exempt from this fee are alumni who hold a Bachelors or Masters degree from Georgian Court University, Religious Sisters of Mercy of New Jersey not affiliated with Georgian Court University, as well as Catholic clergy, religious, or deacons living or working within the Trenton Diocese. Acceptable identification must be presented to apply. Library cards are valid for one year from the date of issue.
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ
http://library.monmouth.edu/index.php
The general public may pay an annual fee of $100 for individual, non-transferable borrowing privileges. A valid NJ driver’s license and credit card are required as identification. Special yellow cards are issued at the Circulation Desk when an application is completed and the fee is paid.
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
http://www.princeton.edu/main/library/
A borrower’s card provides both access and borrowing privileges for a non-refundable fee. The fee for an individual card is $630 for 2008-2009, with the following exceptions: Princeton alumni may obtain a borrower’s card at one-half the usual fee; Friends of the Princeton University Library who have been members since July 1981 may obtain a borrower’s card at one-half the usual fee; continuing, non-registered graduate students of Princeton University may obtain a borrower’s card at one-half the usual fee; residents of Middlesex, Mercer, and Somerset counties may purchase a prorated borrower’s card. Questions about access and borrowing can be answered in the Access Office: April Miller, Head, Firestone, 1-9-C, 609.258.5737 (please call in advance of your visit), email: access@princeton.edu
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/index.shtml
Guest borrowing privileges are extended to Rutgers alumni, individuals with community borrower cards, faculty, and students from other higher education institutions where there are reciprocal borrowing agreements in place. Qualified guest borrowers are eligible to borrow library materials, as well as use the services of the Rutgers University Libraries. Individuals who cannot satisfy their information requirements through their local public library, organizational library, or interlibrary loan may purchase guest borrowing privileges by submitting an application form and $100 annual fee by mail to: Community Borrower Program, Research and Instructional Services Administration, Alexander Library, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1163
William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
http://www.wpunj.edu/library/
Passaic County residents, who are at least 18 years of age, may borrow materials with a valid public library card from the following towns: Bloomingdale, Clifton, Haledon, Hawthorne, Little Falls, N. Haledon, Passaic, Paterson, Pompton Lakes, Ringwood, Totowa, Wanaque, Wayne, West Milford, or West Paterson - and a second form of identification.
NEW MEXICO
College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM
http://www.csf.edu/student_services/libraries
Residents of Santa Fe County, 18 years of age and older, may purchase a community membership for an annual fee of $50.00.
Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM
http://www.enmu.edu/academics/library/
Guest patrons may apply for a Guest ID at the Circulation desk.
New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
http://www.nmhu.edu/libraryvenues/hlibrary/index.aspx
Courtesy card holders are users who are not students or employed by the university. Applicants need to apply in person at the Information Desk or Circulation Desk with valid picture ID and proof of residence such as a current utility bill. For specific information, call the Information Desk at 505.454.3401.
New Mexico State University Library, Las Cruces, NM
http://lib.nmsu.edu/index.shtml
Guest borrowers eligible to apply for and receive an NMSU Library Guest Card. Subcategories include: New Mexico residents; area middle and high school students with written parental consent; and visiting scholars with letter of introduction from home institution; and NMSU Alumni with proof of current NMSU Alumni Association membership.
St. John’s College, Santa Fe, NM
http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/admin/SF/library/library.shtml
Residents of New Mexico must fill out a Patron Registration form at the Circulation Desk. Community Borrowers are charged an annual fee of $20; this fee is waived for Alumni. Current Driver’s License, DMV ID, or passport is required for registration. Community Borrowers and Alumni are limited to 10 titles at a time and 3 renewals per title.
The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
http://elibrary.unm.edu/
Community Borrower Cards are available for one year and may be purchased at the Circulation Desk of any of the UNM University Libraries branch locations for $35.00. Alumni with proper authorization from the UNM Alumni Office can receive a $10.00 discount on the price of a Community Borrower’s Card. The cards enable the holder to borrow materials from the UNM University Libraries, not the Law or Health Sciences Libraries.
Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM
http://voyager.wnmu.edu/#
The Friends of Miller Library have borrowing privileges. Friends membership begins at $25/year. For further information, please contact Katherine Warren at 538-6549 or 538-6149.
NEW YORK
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
http://libraries.adelphi.edu/
Apply for borrowing privileges from the Dean or Associate Dean of Libraries.
Alfred University, Alfred, NY
http://herrick.alfred.edu/
Professional Courtesy cards and Community Borrower cards are available from the Circulation Desk.
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
http://www.bard.edu/library/
Community Memberships are available for $25.00 per year. Please see the librarian at the Information Desk during business hours to establish an account.
Barnard College, New York, NY
http://www.barnard.edu/library/index.aspl
Members of the College’s Board of Trustees and individuals designated as "Friends" of Barnard Library are issued special blue Barnard College Library reading cards and are entitled to library privileges. Other patrons may contact the Access or Reference librarian to determine their access eligibility.
Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
http://exlibris.colgate.edu/
Individuals living within cities and towns within a 25 mile radius of Colgate University are eligible for a fee-based card. The Visiting Borrowers fee is $5.00 per year. ID - Proof of residency is required. A driver’s license or other legal document showing residency with picture and address is required for a copy to be placed on file. Applications are available at the Circulation Desk in the Cooley Science Library or at the Case Library and Center for Information Technology.
Columbia University, New York, NY
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/
Researchers and scholars who are not affiliated with Columbia but who wish to use the libraries may apply for Reader or Borrowing Privileges. The charge for reading privileges is $55 per month and for borrowing privileges the charge is $100 per month. Application should be made at the Library Information Office. Teachers College Library is not included in the Reading Privilege and the Health Sciences, Law, and Teachers College libraries are not included in the Borrowing Privilege. The Libraries will issue a photo identification card to visitors, and a processing fee will be charged for the card.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, NY
http://www.cooper.edu/facilities/library/library.aspl
The Library is also a member of the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) and is open to patrons from other METRO libraries who have been issued a yellow referral card for a specific item in the Cooper Union Library.
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
http://www.library.cornell.edu/
Residents of the region who have demonstrated need to use the research collections may apply for Library Cards. These cards, valid for use at all Cornell University libraries, are available for a fee of $25 per month, or $250 per year. Applicants are expected to present verifiable identification. Applications for Library Cards are available in room 116, Access Services Division in Olin Library. Applications will be processed and cards issued generally within 24 hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
City University of New York, all campuses
http://library.gc.cuny.edu/
Each library has a selection of patrons that only have borrowing privileges at their home campus library. These patrons may include: visiting scholars; local alumni (alumni have access only to their home campus library); Friends of the Library; Special Patrons; neighboring high school students. Apply at your local branch.
Fordham University, Bronx, NY
http://www.library.fordham.edu/
Borrowing privileges are available to others for an annual fee of $250.
Manhattanville College Purchase, NY
http://www.manhattanville.edu/Library/Default.aspx
The Manhattanville College Library welcomes members from the local community. An annual membership fee of $125 permits limited borrowing from our 200,000 volume collection, onsite access to dozens of online databases and electronic resources, use of the reference collection, and consultation with reference librarians. Please call us at 914-323-5275 to arrange an appointment to come to campus and join the library or have us mail you an enrollment form.
New York University, New York, NY
http://library.nyu.edu/
Alumni and others may gain access to Bobst Library by joining the Friends of Bobst Library. A gift of $175 entitles the donor to reading privileges for one academic year which runs from September 1st through August 31st. Privileges include on-site access to the Library’s rich resources, including its special collections and electronic databases from 7am to midnight, seven days a week. The $175 membership is also available to residents of Manhattan Community Boards 2 and 3. The Community Boards encompass the area between Canal Street and 14th Street, from the Hudson River to the East River. Membership for non-alumni in areas outside of Community Boards 2 and 3 is available for a gift of $225.
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
http://www.skidmore.edu/library/
Friends of the Library have borrowing privileges at several levels: residents of Saratoga County (18 yrs +): $50 annually; residents of New York State, outside of Saratoga County (18+ yrs old): $75 annually; others (18+ yrs old): $100 annually.
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
http://sunysb.edu/~library/index.aspl
You may be eligible to borrow through one of our “Courtesy” Borrowers programs (as an active member of the Alumni Association, the Friends of the Library program, or through your local Long Island public library, for instance). Please call 632-7115 to find out if you are eligible. “Courtesy” Borrowers are required to present documentation and credentials necessary to be approved for borrowing. Upon completion of a Patron Registration Application, a Library card will be issued and a patron record created. ‘Courtesy’ Borrowers are generally allowed to check out a maximum of 10 items. Open Access Borrowers (registered Students at other SUNY schools) are allowed to check out a maximum of 5 items.
State University of New York, all campuses
http://library.albany.edu/
The University Libraries will provide basic service to "Unaffiliated Users" for a fee of $50.00 per year (12 months). The Libraries will discount this fee to $25.00 for senior citizens (63 years or older) with appropriate identification. For this fee an individual not affiliated with the University at Albany, and not otherwise covered by an existing policy, can receive circulation privileges at the University Libraries. Circulation privileges will be limited to those already defined by the Libraries for other courtesy users. In order to apply for unaffiliated user privileges, please fill out a registration form at the University Library Circulation Desk and submit it, along with your driver’s license or another type of photo ID, and the appropriate fee.
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
http://library.syr.edu/index.aspl
Guest borrower cards are available for a fee to the general public, including graduate students from other institutions. Undergraduates from other institutions are not eligible except by inter-institutional agreement, nor are high school students with the exception of those enrolled in the Project Advance program. Fees are as follows: $25.00/month; $50.00/semester; $100.00/year. Visitors who do not intend to borrow materials, but wish to use Library computers and borrow designated materials for in-house use, will register to receive a Visitor Card.
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
http://library.vassar.edu/index.aspl
Scholars who live and work within 25 miles of the college qualify for guest borrower’s cards. A completed application must be submitted at the Circulation Desk along with an ID proving eligibility (school, college, or program ID card, driver’s license). The annual fee is $30.
NORTH CAROLINA
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
http://www.library.appstate.edu/
Residents, 18 years or older, of North Carolina; and, part-time residents who own property in the counties listed here: Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Watauga, Wilkes. Proof of eligibility is required and is based on the following: presentation of a valid North Carolina driver’s license (or a valid North Carolina state issued picture ID); or, presentation of a valid driver’s license (or valid state issued picture ID) and a tax bill for property in one of the counties listed above. An application card must be completed and submitted for approved. Cards are approved and issued by full-time staff during the following times: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost of the card is $10.00 annually.
Brevard College, Brevard, NC
http://www.brevard.edu/Academics/Library/tabid/149/Default.aspx
Local residents of Transylvania County may check out a limited amount of materials after registering at the circulation desk.
Duke University, Durham, NC
http://library.duke.edu/
All patrons using Duke University Libraries must apply for library privileges. A Perkins System/Divinity Card is available for an annual fee of $35, with no charge for alumni. This card provides access to all Perkins System libraries and the Divinity library. It does NOT include Law, Medicine and Ford libraries, videos from the Lilly library, or off-campus access to electronic databases. This card may be purchased at the Perkins and Lilly circulation desks. This card is available free of charge to immediate family members of Duke staff, faculty and students; Duke retirees, and others with a Duke affiliation, and may be obtained at the Perkins, Divinity, and Lilly libraries. A Campus Borrowers Card, available for an annual fee of $100, or $75 for alumni, provides access to all Perkins System libraries plus Divinity, Law, Medicine and Ford Business libraries. This card may be purchased at the Perkins and Lilly circulation desks. The Campus Borrowers Card is available to Duke-affiliated (immediate family members or significant others) borrowers for a $5.00 charge pending review of their application.
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-lib/
NC residents may obtain a library card at the Circulation desk. To obtain a library card, the individual must be a North Carolina resident at least 18 years of age. The card can be purchased for a yearly fee of $15.00. NC residents may check out a total of 5 items on their card.
Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC
http://www.ecsu.edu/cs/library.cfm
Enquire at the Circulation Desk.
Elon University, Elon, NC
http://www.elon.edu/e-web/library/services/serviceshome.xhtml
Current members of the Friends of the Library of Elon University have borrowing privileges. Simply ask to become a Friend at either the Circulation Desk or the Information Desk, and a staff member will assist you with the process. The membership fee is $25 per year.
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
http://library.uncfsu.edu/
Members of the community (Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Moore, Robeson and Sampson County Residents) who are not a part of the FSU University family may check out up to five (5) books during a three-week period with a valid N.C. Driver’s License, which must be presented as proof of local residency and the payment of a $15.00 fee. Please bring exact change if paying in cash. Members of the military who are stationed locally (Ft. Bragg and Pope Air Force Base) must present proof of local residency (for example, orders, phone bill, power or gas bill) and picture ID (military ID or Driver’s License).
Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, NC
http://library.mhc.edu/index.asp
Local residents may acquire a library card with borrowing privileges for $10/year.
Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
http://www.meredith.edu/library/default.asp
Members of the Friends receive borrowing privileges at the College Library. Memberships begin at $25/year.
North Carolina A&T University, Greensboro, NC
http://www.library.ncat.edu/
Citizens in the community who are not enrolled in a secondary school, college, or university and who have need for materials unavailable through the services of the Greensboro Public Library should request a written referral from a librarian at any branch of the Public Library to borrow material at N.C.A.& T.
North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
http://web.nccu.edu/shepardlibrary/
Enquire at the Circulation Desk.
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/
Friends of the Library and Alumni may borrow for the $50 annual card fee, plus annual membership fee of $50.
Salem College, Winston-Salem, NC
http://www.salem.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=856&Itemid=633
Direct inquiries to Donna Melton, Sarah Rothstein, or Dr. Rose Simon.
University of North Carolina, all campuses
http://www.lib.unc.edu/
Patrons wishing to check out materials from any UNC Library should apply for a Borrower’s card at the Circulation Department. If you have any questions about Borrower’s Cards, please contact Dani Volker. Requirements for obtaining a Borrower’s Card: a North Carolina driver’s license or a valid picture ID along with a document containing a current N.C. address; applicants must be age 14 or older; applicants younger than 18 must submit a completed parental consent form; a completed Borrower’s application; a fee of $25.00.
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
http://library.wfu.edu/
If you are a member of the community and wish to have access to the print collection (bound journals and books) at Carpenter Library, you can obtain a community membership for $50.00 per year. This membership will entitle you to full circulation (checkout) privileges.
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
http://www.wcu.edu/404.asp
North Carolina Residents, alumni, patrons affiliated with, but not employed by WCU may obtain a NC Resident Borrower’s Card for $10/annually.
Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC
http://www.wssu.edu/WSSU/About/Administration/Information+Resources/C.G.+OKelly+Library/
City Patrons may be registered as borrowers for one year upon payment of $10.00 in cash. The patron’s name, address, telephone number, barcode, and expiration date are maintained in the card file at the Circulation Desk. City Patrons who wish to extend their borrowing privileges for subsequent years must pay $10.00 per year. Persons eligible for City Patron borrowing privileges must present valid identification or information that they live, work, or attend school in Forsyth, Davie, Stokes, Guilford, Surry, Davidson, or Yadkin County. The minimum age for registering as a City Patron is 18. Persons under 18 must have a parent to register them.
NORTH DAKOTA
Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
http://www.dickinsonstate.com/library.asp
If you have a Dickinson Public Library card, you may use this to check out library materials at Stoxen Library. Otherwise, a Special Borrower card can be issued to you upon presentation of a valid North Dakota driver’s license. Users must be 18 years of age for the Special Borrower card. This card is valid for one calendar year, is free of charge and can be renewed.
Minot State University, Minot, ND
http://www.minotstateu.edu/library/
Local Patron Cards are available for $10/year. Apply at the Circulation Desk.
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
http://library.ndsu.edu/
Special Borrowers may apply for an NDSU Library Card—Special Permit at the Circulation Desk.
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
http://www.und.edu/library/
Anyone eighteen years or older who is not affiliated with the university can obtain a card upon presentation of two forms of identification and a $10.00 annual fee.
Valley City State University, Valley City, ND
http://library.vcsu.edu/
Community patrons may apply for a library card at the Circulation Area.
OHIO
Ashland University Library, Ashland, OH
http://www.ashland.edu/library/
Residents of Ashland County who are unaffiliated with Ashland University may purchase a yearly $10.00 library courtesy card to receive limited borrowing privileges. Courtesy card borrowers must be at least 18 years of age and provide a valid picture ID at time of registration. Borrowing privileges are not extended to high school students.
Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH
http://www.bw.edu/academics/libraries/
Anyone with a Cuyahoga County Public Library card, or a Clevenet Greater Access card, can borrow materials from Ritter Library via an OhioLINK loan. OhioLINK policies apply to these loans. These loans are possible because both Ritter Library and the Cuyahoga County Public Library system belong to the OhioLINK consortium. Note that the Cleveland Public Library system is not a member of OhioLINK.
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/library/
Any Ohio resident may apply for a courtesy card for borrowing privileges at the University Libraries. Please ask at the circulation desk of Jerome, Science, or Firelands Libraries for an application. Courtesy cards may be used by applicant only -- there are no corporate, group, or family cards. If applicant is under 18, the application must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. The fee is $25.00 per year. This fee is waived for BGSU alumni. Courtesy Card patrons may borrow most BGSU Jerome Main and Science stacks materials, and have limited OhioLINK borrowing privileges.
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
http://www.case.edu/dir/libraries.aspl
Eligible residents (18 years and older, with photo ID and proof of Cuyahoga County residency) can fill out and return the Community Card Application. You’ll be required to show proof of residency when you have a photo taken at the Case Access Services for the require Community Card ID badge. (Access Services is at Crawford Hall, the tall building on Euclid Avenue, next to Amasa Stone Chapel and is open for card purchase/photos M,W,Th, F 8:30-5pm, and Tuesdays 8:30-6pm. Check for holiday & academic calendar hours exceptions before coming to campus, at 216-368-2724.) Case Commnity Card holders who wish to borrow books from KSL may combine the Case Community Card with a purchased Kelvin Smith Library Individual Special Borrower card, at a reduced annual price of $75. Bring your Case Community Card with you and pickup the Individual Community Borrower application at the KSL Main Service Desk. Applications and payment can be made Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the 2nd floor KSL administration office.
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
http://library.csuohio.edu/
Ohio residents, not directly affiliated with Cleveland State University as a faculty, staff, or student, are welcome to use the Cleveland State University Library as long as they adhere to the Library’s Conduct Rules for Library Use and other posted regulations. The following extended services are available to Ohio residents upon individual application and after payment of a yearly fee of $35.00. This fee is paid on the date of application and is non-refundable. A community user ID number will be issued and will be required to access extended services. Community users may borrow a maximum of five items upon payment of the application fee. Upon receipt of the permanent borrower’s card, the community user may check out additional materials, but at no time can the community user have more than fifteen (15) items checked out. Community users may check out items from the general collection for three weeks and can renew items from the general collection three times, by phone or in person. Community users have Interlibrary Loan borrowing privileges with the following restrictions: photocopies are limited to ten (10) copies per month; community users must pay all expenses involved in obtaining items. Community users may use the Library’s general personal computers (PCs) to access Library resources, one hour per day, when such use does not physically prevent Cleveland State University students, faculty, and staff from obtaining access to the computers. Temporary additional computer access time may be available upon petition to the Library Director. Each Community user must use the Library’s general computers (PCs) for appropriate purposes, must, if asked to, close the PC and leave the library for violating library policy, and agrees that if s/he refuses to leave, s/he will be committing a trespass on University Library property. Community users do not have off campus access to CSU licensed databases but may borrow up to 5 items through OhioLINK patron-initiated borrowing. Applications for Community User Cards are available on the first floor at the User Services desk. Applications will not be accepted within thirty minutes of Library closing time. Two pieces of identification will be needed, including a driver’s license or identification card from the state of Ohio or a valid identification card from an OhioLINK institution. A community user card is good for one year and may be renewed on a yearly basis as long as the user is in good standing with Cleveland State University.
Denison University, Granville, OH
http://www.denison.edu/library/
Family of Denison employees, adult residents of Licking County, Granville High School seniors, adults who reside outside Licking County and work in Granville, Denison alumni, and Sodexo personnel working at Denison are eligible for a Community Borrower’s card. Community Borrowers may check out no more than fifteen (15) items at any one time. Interlibrary Loan is not available to Community Borrowers.
Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, OH
http://www.huc.edu/libraries/CN/
Borrowing privileges: HUC students, faculty and staff at the Cincinnati campus. Students and faculty at other Cincinnati area learning institutions. Residents of the greater Cincinnati area. Enquire at the Circulation Desk.
Kent State University, Kent, OH
http://www.library.kent.edu/page/10000
Community members may request borrowing privileges at the circulation desk of any Kent State University library, enabling them to check out circulating materials upon payment of an annual $30.00 fee. Individuals must be 16 years of age or older in order to have borrowing privileges. All borrowers need to present a photo ID when requesting privileges or borrowing materials. Borrowing privileges can be requested at the Kent Campus Main Library or any regional library except where noted. Patrons with borrowing privileges wishing to check out library materials must bring the materials to the circulation desk and present picture identification, such as a driver’s license.
Kenyon College, Gambier, OH
http://lbis.kenyon.edu/
Community borrowing -- LBIS offers guest borrowing privileges to the community. Please inquire at the circulation desk.
Miami University, Oxford, OH
http://www.lib.muohio.edu/
Circulation policies are essentially the same on all Miami University campuses. For specifics on library services offered by the Hamilton and Middletown regional campuses, please visit their web sites at http://www.ham.muohio.edu/library/ and http://www.mid.muohio.edu/library. Check Out - Miami University Students, Faculty, and Staff need a valid Miami ID with barcode to borrow circulating materials. Other persons wishing to check out materials should contact the King Library Circulation Desk for information at (513) 529-2433.
Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH
http://www.oberlin.edu/library/
Borrowing privileges are extended to library users aged 18 or older not affiliated with Oberlin College under one of the following conditions: If you are an adult resident of Lorain County (written proof of address required); if you work in Lorain County (written proof of employment required); if you are a graduate of the college living in Cuyahoga, Ashland, Erie, Huron, Medina, Summit, Portage, or Wayne counties; if you are a current member of the Friends of the Oberlin College Library. The valid library card for Oberlin residents is an Oberlin Public Library card. Other borrowers may use their Oberlin Public Library card, or may be issued a courtesy card from the college library. All borrowers must first register at the Main Library circulation desk and provide proof of their current address (driver’s license, utility bill, etc.); their library card is then valid at all the college libraries. Alumni ID’s are not valid as Oberlin College library cards. Borrowing privileges expire periodically for the purpose of address verification. Privileges will be renewed as long as you meet one of the criteria listed above and honor the policies of the libraries.
Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH
http://www.onu.edu/library/
Residents of Allen, Hardin, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Putnam, Union and Wyandot Counties, who are at least 18 years old, may apply for a community user card. Patrons under 18 years of age may obtain a card with the signature of a parent. Proof of residency and a photo i.d. are required when applying for a community user card.
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
http://library.osu.edu/
A courtesy card extends library borrowing privileges to persons not affiliated with OSU (i.e. not enrolled in classes, not OSU employees). Courtesy Patrons may have a maximum of 5 OhioLINK items checked out; this includes items in transit to and from borrowing/lending institutions. Courtesy cards are issued at the Circulation Desks of Main Library, Health Sciences Library, Law Library and Regional Libraries.
Ohio University, Athens, OH
http://www.library.ohiou.edu/find/
Community patrons include residents of Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, and Washington Counties, 18 years of age or older; Ohio University alumni. Patrons of this type must register annually at the Circulation Desk and show a photo ID upon registration and renewal. Students under 18 years of age may use cards registered to their parents or guardians.
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH
http://lis.owu.edu/index.aspl
Borrowing privileges for books and government publications are extended to Delaware County residents, Ohio Wesleyan University family and alumni, approved high school students in Advanced Placement classes or with a parent’s permission, Friends of the Libraries, and, by reciprocal agreement, to students, faculty, and staff of designated institutions. Registration takes place at any of the circulation desks within the Ohio Wesleyan Libraries.
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
http://www.libraries.uc.edu/index.aspl
In order to borrow materials from University Libraries, the following is required:
Friends of University Libraries/Donors: Those donors who support University Libraries through an annual donation. Must have a valid Friends of University Libraries card and photo ID. To become a Friend, visit any library circulation desk for a donation envelope or contact the Development Office at (513) 556-0055. Friends of Women’s Studies: Administered by the Center for Women’s Studies for dues paying community members. Must have a photo ID. Charles McMicken Society: Donors to UC who give $1,000 or more on an annual basis. Must have McMicken Society card and photo ID. SouthWest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries (SWON): Card holders at participating local public libraries, high schools, and other institutions. Must be patrons in good standing with home institution and show current institutional card and photo ID. Herman Schneider Legacy Society: Donors who provide support to UC through a planned gift. Must have a Herman Schneider Legacy Society card and photo ID. Institute for Learning in Retirement: Members currently enrolled in classes at UC. Must have program enrollment confirmation letter and photo ID. UC Alumni Association: Current Annual or Life Members. Must have a valid UC Alumni Association card and photo ID.
University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
http://library.udayton.edu/
Members of the community who wish to borrow library materials for use outside of the building may purchase a borrowing card at the circulation desk for an annual fee of $50.00 (community borrower) or $25 (UD Alumni with valid ID). Community and alumni borrowers may borrow up to 20 items from the Roesch Library collection for a 21-day period. A valid photo identification card must be presented when purchasing a borrowing card. For more details about community borrowing, please call 229-4234.
The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
http://www.utoledo.edu/library/index.aspl
If you are not a current student, staff, or faculty of the University and are an adult who lives, works, or goes to school in Ohio (or are an adult Monroe County, Michigan resident), you may purchase a Courtesy Card for $50 per year. You will be able to check out 2 items immediately when you apply for your card, and then up to 50 when you receive the card in the mail. Current members of the UT Alumni Association, Monroe Community College faculty and students, and Toledo Museum of Art faculty are eligible for a free Courtesy Card. Those enrolled at other OhioLINK schools should see the Visiting OhioLINK Patrons section. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library cards cannot be used to check out UT materials.
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
http://www.libraries.wright.edu/
Friends of the Library are eligible for borrowing privileges. Memberships begin at $50/year.
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
http://www.maag.ysu.edu/
Friends of Maag Library are eligible for borrowing privileges. Memberships begin at $30/year.
OKLAHOMA
Cameron University, Lawton, OK
http://www.cameron.edu/library
Persons not enrolled at or employed by Cameron University may request circulation privileges upon application to the library’s administrative offices. Applicants should reside within or near Lawton, be eighteen years of age or older, provide requested identification, and agree to be responsible for the care and timely return of borrowed items. Courtesy card holders may borrow five or fewer items for a time period of ten days in length.
East Central University, ADA, OK
http://library.ecok.edu/
The Linscheid Library is open to the public, and Oklahoma residents age 16 and over are eligible to apply for community patron library cards. A parent or guardian must sign for residents under the age of 18. Patrons may complete an application at the library’s circulation desk. An Oklahoma driver’s license or state issued ID is required to obtain a card. Once the application is approved, the yellow copy is given to the patron to be taken to the Information Desk in the University Center. The Information Desk will issue the community patron library card. A fee is assessed for the card.
Langston University, Langston, OK
http://www.lunet.edu/lib/
Community cards are available from the Circulation Desk.
Northeastern State University, all campuses, OK
http://library.nsuok.edu/
Guests may also check out materials by becoming a special borrower of the library. A Social Security number and second form of ID are required for this service. Special Borrower privileges are available to guest patrons who are not affiliated with the University, as well as OK Share and Great Expectations. Special borrower records must be renewed annually.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, OK
http://www.nwosu.edu/LIBRARY/Index.aspl
Patrons should enquire about non-affiliated borrowing privileges at the Circulation Office.
Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
http://www.okcu.edu/library/
Library courtesy cards are available for free to members of the university’s service community: members of the OCU alumni association, Oklahoma United Methodist Clergy, emeritus / retired faculty and staff of OCU, friends of the Dulaney-Browne Library, students enrolled in OCU joint programs, Oklahoma City University Trustees, holders of OK Share cards. Residents of the greater Oklahoma City area who meet the following criteria may also obtain a courtesy card if they meet the requirements listed below and pay a $60.00 annual fee. Are at least 18 years old, and not a high school student, live within the metropolitan Oklahoma City area (communities covered by the Oklahoma City telephone book), are not attending another university or school, are able to show photo identification and proof of a current permanent address within the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Goodwell, OK
http://www.opsu.edu/McKeeLibrary/
Library patrons school age or older who reside in Texas County and are neither students nor employees of OPSU may apply for a Library Borrower’s Card. A fee of $6.00 per year is charged for each card. Positive identification containing a current address is required for issuance of the card. The applicant or legal guardian for all patrons age 17 and younger must sign the agreement on this form, to abide by all McKee Library regulations and policies, and to accept responsibility for all materials borrowed with the card. A Library Borrower’s Card will be issued upon verification of the responsible party. Failure to abide by library regulations and policies results in the loss of library privileges and forfeiture of the Library Borrower’s Card. The Library Borrower’s Card must be presented each time materials are checked out. Overdue notices will be sent periodically if materials are not returned on time. Courtesy Library Card: Mckee Library will provide a Courtesy Card to all Panhandle State Association Members who reside within a one-hundred (100) mile radius of Goodwell, Oklahoma. Panhandle State Association members must show their current membership card or lifetime membership card when requesting the Courtesy Card. Panhandle State Association members must also show verification of current physical address when registering. The Courtesy Card will be valid until the expiration date on the Panhandle State Association membership card.
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
http://www.library.okstate.edu/
Courtesy Cards are available to individuals who are: at least 18 years of age and one of the following: resident of Oklahoma, current Member of the Friends of the OSU Library, visiting scholar, OK-Share Cardholder. Policies for Courtesy Card Users: Courtesy cards are non-transferable and are issued for one year. Renewal must be in person at one of the Stillwater campus libraries. The individual named on the Courtesy Card is responsible for all items borrowed with the card and for any fines or charges incurred. The Courtesy Card and a photo ID must be presented by the person named on the card each time it is used.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK
http://www.swosu.edu/library/
Persons who are not affiliated with SWOSU and age 18 or older may obtain a public borrower’s permit at the library circulation desk by presenting a valid Oklahoma driver’s license or other valid Oklahoma photo identification.
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
http://library.ucok.edu/index.aspl
Courtesy cards are available for those who are not part of the UCO community as part of the benefits of membership in Friends of the Library. Community membership is $50 per year, less than $5 per month, which is used to help maintain the collection.
The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
http://libraries.ou.edu/
Any non-alumnus who is an Oklahoma resident and not affiliated as a student, employee, or associate of the University of Oklahoma may apply for a Borrower’s Permit. The permit, good for one year, costs $50.00, and allows a library patron to borrow books from the University of Oklahoma Libraries on the Norman Campus. Applications for Borrower’s Permits should be made at the Bizzell Memorial Library Main Circulation Desk.
The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
http://www.lib.utulsa.edu/
The University of Tulsa offers a "fee for access" service that allows persons not affiliated with TU the opportunity to utilize the resources of McFarlin Library on an ongoing basis. An "Application for Individual Library Services" is available at the Circulation Desk. Call 918-631-2873 for further information. Rates range from $120-240/year.
OREGON
Concordia University, Portland, OR
http://www.cu-portland.edu/library/
The Concordia University library is available for use by members of the university community and the Concordia neighborhood. University staff and students are issued picture ID cards at the Student Services Office and public users can obtain an off-campus library card at the circulation desk. You are responsible for any item checked out on your card. Be sure to notify the library if your card is lost or stolen.
Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, OR
http://pierce.eou.edu/home/
Patrons wishing to borrow materials from Pierce Library must present a current, barcoded library card each time library materials are checked out. This applies to students, faculty, staff and all other patrons. Any of the following library cards are recognized and accepted at Pierce Library: Eastern Oregon University ID card, library card from a circulating Sage system library, library card from a library participating in Summit, town patron borrower’s card. Library patrons who are neither students nor employees of Eastern Oregon University or one of our recognized faculty partners (i.e. OHSU, OSU, ODFW, USFS) may apply for a town patron borrower’s card at the Pierce Library circulation desk.
Linfield College, McMinnville, OR
http://www.linfield.edu/library/index.php
Yamhill County Residents are eligible for library cards; apply at the Circulation Services Desk.
Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, OR
http://www.marylhurst.edu/shoenlibrary/index.php
Shoen Library offers borrowing privileges for Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington county library card holders. Visitors may use the research databases and the Drop-In Computer Lab while at the library.
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/
The Oregon State University Libraries offers free access to and borrowing of many on-site resources at the Valley Library in Corvallis, at the Guin Library at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, and at the OSU Cascades Library at Central Oregon Community College in Bend to Oregon residents and corporations. Those interested may register at the Circulation desk in one of the libraries by presenting a completed application, which is available at the desk or online. Patron records are valid for one year and may be renewed in person with proof of residency or group membership. Any Oregon library’s card with an identification barcode that is readable by the OSU Libraries system may be used to borrow materials from OSU Libraries. Otherwise, an OSU Convenience Card must be purchased for $1.00. A library card and photo identification are required when checking out materials. Oregon residents, 16 years of age or older, need to bring proof of a current Oregon mailing address, such as an Oregon Drivers License or a piece of canceled mail; a forwarding address of a friend or family member who will forward mail to you if you should move unexpectedly; proof of age; and picture identification.
Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR
http://www.pacificu.edu/library/
Unaffiliated borrowers can apply for library cards at the Circulation Desk of the Forest Grove Campus Library.
Portland State University, Portland, OR
http://library.pdx.edu/
All visitors to the Library can use the Library’s collections when they are in the building. However, there is a fee necessary to join us for borrowing privileges. Community-fee patrons’ and student community patrons’ check-out is limited to 5 items at one time for 3 weeks, with 1 renewal. Bring library material and ID to the Circulation Counter, 1st floor Millar Library.
Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR
http://hanlib.sou.edu/
Other special borrowers, including Friends of the Library members, Oregon Shakespeare Festival employees, and others, have some privileges. Contact Circulation Services at 541-552-6860 for more information.
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
http://libweb.uoregon.edu/
Through the Oregon Card Program, the University of Oregon Libraries offer free borrowing to any person who can provide proof of a current Oregon mailing address and is 16 or older.
University or Portland, Portland, OR
http://library.up.edu/
Guests and visitors not affiliated with the University of Portland or the NAPCU or Orbis Cascade Alliance consortiums, may purchase a fee card to check out materials from the W.W. Clark Memorial Library. Price of fee cards: $ 15 for 3 months, $ 30 for 6 months, $ 45 for 9 months, $ 60 for 12 months.
Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR
http://www.wou.edu/provost/library/
Adult residents of Polk, Marion, Benton, and Linn counties, and Oregon Military Academy participants may register as Special borrowers to receive limited borrowing privileges. Photo ID and proof of address or affiliation is required. Ask at the checkout desk for further details.
Willamette University, Salem, OR
http://www.willamette.edu/libraries.asp
Willamette University welcomes all area residents to use the Mark O. Hatfield Library and the J.W. Long Library at the College of Law. Patrons are invited to search the online catalog and use our books, periodicals and government documents within the libraries. A Community Borrower’s card is necessary only to check materials out of the buildings. If you would like to apply for a Community Borrower’s Card, please inquire at the Hatfield Library Circulation Desk during normal business hours. Oregon residents 18 years of age or older who have a Salem/Keizer address may apply for a Community Borrower’s Card. A photo ID and proof of residency are required (e.g. an Oregon driver’s license). There is a $50.00 non-refundable annual fee for non-Willamette University affiliated borrowers.
PENNSYLVANIA
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
http://www.bucknell.edu/x1263.xml
Students and faculty of some nearby colleges and universities may also be eligible for borrowing privileges with current college identification. For details see the PALCI/E-ZBorrow policy (for faculty only), the ACLCP policy (assorted Pennsylvania colleges and universities), or the Community Borrower policy (which includes some local organizations and universities). Applications are taken at the Circulation Desk.
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
http://www.library.cmu.edu/
Carnegie Mellon Special Patron may purchase a library card (buy privileges for 3 months or 1 year).
Eastern University, St. Davids, PA
http://www.eastern.edu/library/index.aspl
A different library card will be issued on request and at no charge to alumni, area clergy, and members of the Friends of the Library. Anyone holding a library card from an ACCESS PA participating library can borrow material directly from us or through their library’s Interlibrary Loan service. In the wider community, those who are 18 or older and not otherwise associated with Eastern or a cooperating institution can obtain borrowing privileges by joining the Friends of the Library.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA
http://www.kutztown.edu/library/index.asp
The library provides limited borrowing privileges and limited Windows computer access to adult residents of Pennsylvania who are not Kutztown University students or employees. In order to register, a person must be an adult (18 years of age or older) and present one form of photo identification (driver’s license, ID card, etc.) and proof of address.
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
http://www.lehigh.edu/lts/
The $50.00 Friend’s membership will provide the opportunity to request a courtesy card for borrowing books from the libraries. This courtesy card will permit the member to borrow books for 28 days once the library card is issued. For more information about borrowing books from the libraries call the Circulation Department at 610-758-4924.
Mansfield University, Mansfield PA
http://lib.mansfield.edu/
Users not currently affiliated with the University may establish borrowing privileges with a $25.00 refundable deposit and the purchase of a photo identification card for $5.00.
Millersville University, Millersville, PA
http://www.library.millersville.edu/l2.cfm?Parent=239
A Library Card may be issued to individuals at least 18 years of age with valid picture identification at the Ganser Library Main Circulation Desk. High School students are not eligible. There is an annual fee of $25. The annual fee is waived for residents of Millersville Borough, principals and superintendents of the Penn Manor School District, Millersville University cooperating teachers, and Lancaster County Historical Society staff and board members.
Penn State University, all campuses
http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul.aspl
Residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other borrowers who have received permission from the University Libraries will be issued a library card. Apply at the Circulation Services Office.
Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
http://maura.setonhill.edu/~library/index.aspl
Members of the community may receive a library card for a $25.00 annual fee. Community members may borrow a total of five items. Books circulate for three weeks while videos circulate for four days. Items may be renewed once.
Swarthmore College Library, Swarthmore, PA
http://www.swarthmore.edu/x4593.xml
Courtesy cards for borrowing library materials are available at McCabe Library only. Current and valid proof of identity and residency must be provided when applying for a Courtesy Card. Fees are $20/year for residents of Wallingford-Swarthmore School District; clergy; teachers at public schools in Delaware County, Philadelphia County, or Chester County, and faculty members or graduate students at colleges in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, or Delaware. All others $100/year.
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
http://library.temple.edu/?bhcp=1
Courtesy cards are available for fees ranging upward from $10.00.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
http://www.library.upenn.edu/
Visitors who are interested in borrowing books may apply for courtesy borrowing privileges for a fee. The Library’s Courtesy Card carries with it borrowing privileges and evening/weekend/holiday access to all libraries except the Biddle Law Library. Please see detailed information for access policies and hours.
Registered courtesy borrowers must show their Courtesy Card and valid photo ID to enter. Please see individual library access policies for further details. There is an annual charge for these privileges in order to partially recover the costs of services to non-Penn borrowers. Privileges are not granted automatically. The Library reserves the right to withhold privileges, or to withdraw them, if they are abused. With the exception of the Corporate Courtesy Card described below, courtesy privileges are granted to individuals and are not transferable. Interlibrary Loan services and most electronic resources are not available to courtesy borrowers. Fees: Alumni, $200/year; individuals, $400/year.
The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
http://matrix.scranton.edu/resources/re_li.shtml
Borrowers must register at the Circulation Desk to obtain a Library card. The first time a user borrows materials, the barcoded ID is activated at the Circulation Desk. Report lost cards immediately, as with a credit card, to prevent charges from being made against the account. The University of Scranton also has a reciprocal borrowing arrangement with the Lackawanna County Library System (LCLS). A card is issued to the LCLS patron when the Weinberg Memorial Library is able to verify the LCLS borrower’s eligibility. This may require a wait if the Scranton Public Library is not open at the time of registration. LCLS borrowers are limited to a total of five (5) books out in circulation. Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library enjoy unlimited borrowing privileges.
West Chester University, West Chester, PA
http://www.wcupa.edu/library.fhg/
The general public may apply for a WCU Library Blue Card for $20/year. A driver’s license or other ID (high school ID acceptable) is required to process the request. Apply at the Circulation Department.
RHODE ISLAND
Brown University, Providence, RI
http://dl.lib.brown.edu/libweb/
Access privileges allow an authorized individual to use most library material An issued Brown Library access card, a written referral from consortia library partner (CRIARL and BLC), or a library card from a consortia partner are required for admission. More information at Rockefeller Circulation.
Bryant University, Smithfield, RI
http://www.bryant.edu/wps/wcm/connect/Bryant/Divisions/Information%20Systems/Library_New/
"Access" privileges entitle an individual to enter the library and to use library materials in the building. "Borrowing" privileges also allow for the borrowing of normally circulating material. Some services such as laptop borrowing, Interlibrary Loan, DIALOG, Reuters, and reference assistance are limited to those with current valid Bryant University IDs. Bryant Students are given top priority for all resources at all times. At present the standard annual fees are $30.00 for "access" and $200.00 for "borrowing." Exceptions to the standard fees are noted in the following sections. A fee is charged for the replacement of lost cards. Checks only will be accepted and are to be made out to Bryant University.
Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
http://www.rwu.edu/academics/libraries/
Bristol residents may check out books and use many of the in-house services we provide. You may apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk.
Salve Regina University, Newport RI
http://library.salve.edu/
Members of the community not affiliated with Salve Regina University as faculty, student, staff, or alumni, nor are active faculty, student, or staff at any HELIN institution, are welcome to join the Friends of the McKillop Library for a fee of $50.00 a year. Patron must present valid photo ID in order to obtain Special Borrower’s Card.
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
http://www.uri.edu/library/
The Libraries are open to members of the University of Rhode Island Community, the citizens of Rhode Island and the general public in accordance with the provisions below: Members of the public, including URI alumni, are welcome to use the libraries onsite. Borrowing privileges, usage, and certain other services may be restricted. Please inquire at each library’s circulation desk for more information. All Rhode Island residents who are at least 18 years of age with proof of Rhode Island residency; and patrons with a CRIARL (Consortium of Rhode Island Academic and Research Libraries) card are considered Special Borrowers. They are welcome to use the URI Libraries for all services, EXCEPT Interlibrary and HELIN loans from non-URI locations.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Anderson University, Anderson, SC
http://www.andersonuniversity.edu/main/default.aspx?headerID=3904&menuID=128&pageID=3868
Patrons not from Anderson University may show their driver’s license and purchase a Patron Card.
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
http://www.lib.clemson.edu/
Any resident of South Carolina sixteen years or older can get a borrowing card at the Circulation Desk in Cooper Library or the Architecture Library. The cost of the card is $10 for the first year, $7 for annual renewal or replacement. With the card, community borrowers can check out ten items for a two-week period with renewals. Expanded privileges are available for $50 annually and patrons can check out twenty items for a four-week period with renewals. Interlibrary loan privileges are available at cost. For details, contact Teri Alexander, Circulation Manager (864) 656-5172 or Fredda Mealor, Circulation Desk Manager, (864) 656-4499.
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC
http://www.coastal.edu/library/
Local residents (19 years and older) may borrow selected types of library materials by presenting a barcoded non-Coastal ID card and a photo ID. Apply for a non-Coastal borrowers card at the Circulation Desk.
College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
http://library.cofc.edu/index.aspl
Persons interested in checking out material from the library may become Friends of the Library. Persons must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for Friends of the Library status. Friends of the Library are charged a non-refundable fee of $40 for borrowing privileges for one calendar year. Friends of the Library cards are issued to one person (unless a family membership is purchased for $100 which covers two family members) and are not transferable to family members or business associates. Library staff may refuse Friends of the Library status to requesters. The Dean of Libraries or the Assistant Dean for Public Services may waive the $40 charge for visiting scholars (see 2.6.2).
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
http://library.scsu.edu/
The library is accessible to the public. Persons who are not South Carolina State University students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, or librarians in the city of Orangeburg may obtain the Community Borrowing Card for library privileges. A $20.00 non-refundable annual fee is required. Please call (803) 536-8645 for details.
Southern Wesleyan University, Central, SC
http://www.swu.edu./library/index.asp
Adult and youth members of the community who wish to check out books from the library may purchase a borrowing card for $10. Parents must accompany youth when purchasing a borrowing card. Local area pastors may receive a card at no fee.
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
http://www.sc.edu/libraries/
Members of the Carolina Alumni Association and the Thomas Cooper Society may check out 5 books at a time for 4 weeks with a valid card from these organizations. All eligible Alumni Association, Thomas Cooper Society and non-USC faculty members must have their ID cards made or barcoded at Thomas Cooper Library before they can be used at other USC libraries. For additional information, please contact the Thomas Cooper Library at (803) 777-3145.
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
http://www.winthrop.edu/dacus/default.asp
Non-Winthrop patrons must either fill out the Dacus Research Application Form (available at the library entrance or see the Online Application Form) or schedule an appointment in advance. Persons without a Winthrop identification card may seek access by filling out the Dacus Research Application form, available at the library entrance. Once completed, notification will be made in 24-hours or less. Application must be directly to the Dean, stating in detail the reasons for the request and explaining why the Winthrop University Library is the only place the information needed can be obtained.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD
http://iis.bhsu.edu/lis/
You can get a library card meant for community users (or local patrons). This card is issued to anyone who is not associated with Black Hills State University and resides in Spearfish or nearby areas. Please download and fill out Community User Form and bring it back to the circulation desk with a photo ID (such as driver’s license). There is NO charge for issuing a library card to community users.
Dakota State University, Madison, SD
http://www.departments.dsu.edu/library/
Contact the Circulation Desk for information on community borrowing.
Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD
http://www.dwu.edu/library/
McGovern Library is open to area residents. To apply for a McGovern Library card the applicant must be sixteen years of age or older and have a valid Mitchell Public Library card. Two forms of identification are required: a Mitchell Public Library card and either a school ID, a valid driver’s license or another form of government-issued ID. McGovern Library also checks out books, videos and CDs to Friends of the McGovern Library patrons.
Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
http://www.northern.edu/library/
Patrons may use their SD public library cards to borrow from the University library.
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
http://lib.sdstate.edu/
You may obtain a guest patron card if you are 16 years of age or over and have a valid South Dakota driver’s license or photo ID. Guest patron cards are available at the circulation desk.
The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
http://www.usd.edu/libraries.cfm
Residents of South Dakota who are not affiliated with the University must register with Circulation to obtain a Guest Borrower’s card. The card is valid for 1 year and can be renewed. A current South Dakota driver’s license or government-issued photo ID must be shown as proof of residency.
TENNESSEE
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
http://library.apsu.edu/
Persons not affiliated with the University can apply for an APSU Library Courtesy Card. They may check out books from the general and special collections (21-day loan) and government publications (21-day loan). Courtesy card holders are allowed to have a maximum of three items checked out at one time. They may use other items (such as videos and DVDs) and equipment in house only. The APSU Library Courtesy Card can be applied for at the Circulation/Reserve Desk located on the main level in the Library. Photo identification and proof of residence, such as a utility bill, are required for registration. Courtesy cards may be issued to residents of Montgomery, Stewart, Houston, Dickson, Cheatham and Robertson counties (Tennessee) and Christian, Todd, Logan and Trigg counties (Kentucky).
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
http://www.etsu.edu/etsu/libraries.asp
Area post-high school residents, not enrolled in school, may obtain Borrowers Cards.
Fisk University, Nashville, TN
http://www.fisk.edu/page.asp?id=15
Patrons may apply for access at the Access Services Desk.
Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
http://web.fhu.edu/Library/
Library visitors not currently enrolled or employed at FHU can get for a community patron card by completing an application form (including SSN) available at the main circulation desk. You must be at least a junior in high school and be able to present a valid form of ID to apply for a card. The library card costs $10.00 and is valid for three years. Community patrons may have up to three items checked out at a time and, with a completed form and payment, you may immediately begin checking out items on your first visit. A permanent library card will then be made and can be picked up during your second visit to Loden-Daniel Library.
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
http://library.mtsu.edu/
Any adult with a valid Tennessee driver’s license or official Tennessee photo identification is eligible to be a community borrower.
Sewanee -University of the South, Sewanee, TN
http://library.sewanee.edu/index.aspl
Anyone may use the duPont Library materials inside the Library building. However, a Library card is necessary to borrow Library materials. Library cards may be obtained at the Circulation desk during regular Library hours. You are eligible for a Library card if you are a student, faculty member, staff member, alumnus, Sewanee community member, resident of the surrounding area, or participant in a conference at The University of the South.
Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
http://www.tnstate.edu/interior.asp?mid=71
Persons with a valid Tennessee driver’s license may register for check-out privileges and borrow four books at a time.
Tennessee Wesleyan College, Athens, TN
http://www.twcnet.edu/library/library.aspl
Community residents are welcome to use materials within the library. To check out materials, a Community Scholars card can be purchased. There are four categories of Community Scholars: Community Scholar card - 18 years of age or high school graduate, 10 book maximum - $25.00/yr. Family Scholars card - includes applicant and household family members grade 9 and higher, 15 book maximum per family - $35.00/yr. High School Community Scholar card - grades 9-12, 10 book maximum - $10.00/yr. Senior Community Scholar card - age 55+, 10 book maximum - $10/yr. donation suggested.
The University of Tennessee, all campuses
http://www.utk.edu/librariesandtech/
Subscriber cards are available for $100 per year payable by cash or check. Expires one calendar year from the date of purchase. Cards are issued only to individuals (no company cards) and are not transferable to another individual. Bring a photo ID to the Hodges Library circulation desk on the 2nd floor to make application.
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/
Persons whose research needs are not met by other libraries may purchase reading privileges for $20 per year. These privileges will provide door or gate entry to those libraries so equipped and will allow the patron to pay for printing at the lower, non-mediated rate; for these purposes, an access card is required. Patrons should go to any library circulation or reception desk to complete the form required for obtaining an access card.
TEXAS
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
http://www.acu.edu/academics/library/index.aspl
Paid patron accounts are available by contacting the Circulation Desk.
Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
http://www.angelo.edu/services/library/
Upon payment of a non-refundable fee, non-ASU affiliated individuals may obtain borrowing privileges. The privileges must be renewed on an annual basis. The “fee paying borrower” category is not open to anyone under the age of 18.
Concordia University, Austin, TX
http://www.concordia.edu/library/default.cfm
Courtesy cards are available to community members. Apply at the Circulation Desk.
Lamar State College-Orange, Orange, TX
http://library.lsco.edu/index.asp
Orange Public Library patrons may use current library cards at the check-out desk.
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
http://biblos.lamar.edu/Home.asp
Community patrons may obtain borrowing privileges by becoming a Friend of the Library. Friends of the Library should use their membership card as their library card. Please visit the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the Library to receive a barcode sticker. Once you have a barcode, you may check out books.
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
http://library.mwsu.edu/
Area users may apply for borrowing privileges at the Circulation Desk.
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX
http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/3585.asp
Community residents may obtain a library courtesy card for $10/year. TexShare and HARLiC member patrons may use special ID cards obtained from their home institutions to check-out materials from the Coleman Library.
Rice University, Houston, TX
http://library.rice.edu/
Members of the Friends of Fondren Library receive library circulation privileges. Fees begin at $100.
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville TX
http://library.shsu.edu/
Individuals who are not affiliated with the University may use the Library’s resources in-house, but may not check out materials unless they have purchased a Courtesy Card for an annual fee of $20.00. Applications for a Courtesy Card may be picked up at the Circulation Desk. At the time of application and payment one book may be checked out. After processing, up to ten (10) books may be on an individual’s account at a time.
Schreiner University, Kerrville, TX
http://library.schreiner.edu/
Schreiner University welcomes residents of the area to use the Logan Library. Area residents may use books, periodicals, and computer resources within the building and ask the reference staff for assistance. To take books out of the building, residents of Kerr and the six contiguous counties (Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kimble, and Real) are asked to complete an application form at the Circulation Desk and pick up a copy of the Borrower Policies.
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
http://smu.edu/cul/flc/index.aspl
Guest Borrowers include categories of borrowers from other institutions who are not eligible for a TexShare card, but who may qualify for a library card which is valid for selected library services. Guest Borrowers include: Friends of the SMU Libraries and other borrowers who may be eligible. Memberships begin at $100.
Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX
http://www.southwestern.edu/library/
Courtesy borrower cards are available by contacting Circulation Services by phone at (512) 863-1563.
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
http://libweb.sfasu.edu/
Materials may be checked out with a Nacogdoches Public Library Card or a current driver’s license.
Sul Ross University, Alpine, TX
http://www.sulross.edu/library/index.php
The Sul Ross Library is pleased to offer a Community Borrower card to Big Bend residents. The charge for a Community Borrower card is $20.00 with a yearly renewal of $10.00. The cards are issued and renewed at the Library Information Desk.
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
http://library.tamu.edu/
Patrons may apply for non-affiliated borrowing privileges by filling out an application form and taking it to the Circulation Area.
Texas State University- San Marcos, San Marcos, TX
http://www.library.txstate.edu/
A non-university user may be issued a library card and/or pay a $25.00 annual fee, dependent upon the category of borrower to which (s)he belongs.
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
http://library.ttu.edu/
Apply at the circulation desk for special borrowing privileges.
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
http://www.twu.edu/library/default.asp
Denton County residents may apply for borrowing privileges at the circulation desk.
University of Dallas, Dallas, TX
http://www.udallas.edu/library/index.cfm
Guest borrowers may apply at the Library’s Circulation Services Desk.
University of Houston, Houston, TX
http://library.uh.edu/
Library Associates Cards are available for $75.00/year (free to Alumni Association members). Limit of 4 items checked out at a time. Limit of 2 videos at a time. No interlibrary loan, paging, or recall services. Expanded Associates Cards are available for $150.00/year ($40.00 for Alumni Association members). Limit of 20 items checked out at a time. Limit of 2 videos at a time. Interlibrary loan services limited to 10 active transactions at any given time. Material recall and paging services available. Library Associates and Expanded Associates cards are available for purchase at the Service Desk, on the 1st floor of the M.D. Anderson Library. We accept cash and checks made payable to "University of Houston".
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
http://www.library.unt.edu/
Denton County residents can apply for a UNT Courtesy Card. A picture ID will be requested to verify the individual presenting card. The UNT Courtesy Card as well as a picture ID must be presented each time materials are checked out. If you live outside of Denton County, you can get borrowing privileges by becoming a member of the Friends of the Libraries organization.
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/
Adult Texas residents not affiliated with institutions offering reciprocal borrowing privileges may, upon showing proof of Texas residency and a photo ID, pay a $100 annual fee to obtain borrowing privileges at the University of Texas Libraries.
UTAH
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
http://www.lib.byu.edu/index.php
Contributors are eligible to receive borrowing privileges for a $50 annual donation.
Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT
http://www.li.suu.edu/
The public is invited to visit our library and use the materials on the premises without charge. This includes books and serials, reference materials, and public access computers. They may also use copy center services by paying the appropriate charges for items copied or used. Utah residents over the age of 18 may purchase a library card for an annual fee. Upon expiration, a patron in good standing may request a renewal of the card for another year upon payment of the fee. For patrons under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must come to the library in person to sign the card. Proof of residency will be required.
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
http://www.lib.utah.edu/portal/site/marriottlibrary/
Off Campus borrowers may purchase borrowing privileges for $50 per year.
Utah State University, Logan UT
http://library.usu.edu/
Community members or alumni may purchase a General Public card, which costs $25.00 per year and entitles them to check out up to 10 books at a time for two weeks.
VERMONT
Bennington College, Bennington, VT
http://library.bennington.edu/
We welcome members of the local community to use the library’s print and online resources for research. Access to the internet for local patrons is limited to 30 minutes per day unless specific permission is granted from the library staff. Local patrons may purchase borrowing cards for Crossett Library. A two-year local borrowing card is $10. Up to 5 items may be checked out a one time on these cards. Additional items may sometimes be checked out with permission from the library staff.
Green Mountain College, Poultney, VT
http://www.greenmtn.edu/library.aspx
Community members and VCAL faculty may register for Griswold Library borrowing privileges Monday-Thursday 8AM-12AM and Friday 8AM-5PM.
Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT
http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/lis
Library privileges are extended to guest borrowers by application.
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
http://library.uvm.edu/
A Guest Borrower’s card may be purchased by any resident of Vermont, 18 years of age or older, not enrolled as a student in another educational institution. The fee for a guest borrower’s card is $42.00 per year.
VIRGINIA
Christopher Newport University, Newport, VA
http://library.cnu.edu/
Community patron cards can be issued to all Virginia residents ages 18 and older who present a valid Virginia driver’s license or ID card (or a military ID along with verification of address). Virginia residents must pay a $25 yearly fee. The fee is waived for CNU Alumni and individuals with a valid Virginia Tidewater Consortium card.
The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
http://swem.wm.edu/
Friends of the Library: This is the library card option for patrons who do not qualify for any of the other categories. If during the past 12 months you have donated $100.00 or more to the Swem Library, please present the letter acknowledging that donation. Or you may join the Friends of the Library by making your donation at Swem Library's Circulation Desk. A picture ID with current address is also required. Annual $100.00 card (couples may each get a card for one $100.00 fee). Valid for 12 months from date of application.
Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA
http://library.ehc.edu/index.aspl
The Library is open to all who use it in a responsible manner. Many resources are available for use to persons not affiliated with Emory & Henry College, who may acquire a community borrower card at the Circulation Desk. Applications for community borrowing privileges are taken at the Circulation Desk and require photo identification. Persons under the age of 18 must have their registration applications signed by a parent or legal guardian.
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
http://library.gmu.edu/
Members of the general public may apply for a Library Passport. Membership fees are: GMU alumni(ae) - $50/year, Non-affiliated patrons - $150/year. Membership forms are available online and at the Fenwick, Johnson Center, Arlington, and Mercer Library circulation desks. Privileges include: Library card good for one year, circulation Privileges at Fenwick, Johnson Center, Arlington, and Mercer Libraries; InterCampus materials delivery, ten item circulating limit at a time, three week loan period, one renewal per title.
Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA
http://www.hsc.edu/academics/library/
Patrons from outside the Hampden-Sydney campus may borrow books for four weeks if they have a valid driver's license or a current Longwood University identification card.
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
http://www.lib.jmu.edu/
The public is welcome to use Carrier Library’s resources, but must meet established criteria before checking out books. Contact Circulation Services at 540-568-6818.
Longwood University, Farmville, VA
http://www.longwood.edu/library/
Community patron cards can be issued to all Virginia residents, including alumni. In order to receive a community patron card, you must complete an application card, present a valid Virginia driver’s license and present verification of your social security number. We require the signature and the identification (presented in-person) of a parent or guardian for patrons under the age of 18 who request a community patron card.
Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, VA
http://www.mbc.edu/grafton/
Members of the Staunton/Augusta community, including local high school students, American Shakespeare Center affiliates, and members of cooperating colleges, may obtain an MBC library card by filling out an application at the main desk of the library. Beginning in January 2008 there will be no fee to become a community borrower. Community members are allowed to borrow books from the library’s circulating collection; however, videos, DVDs, reference items, bestsellers, and periodicals are not available for checkout. Use of the library card is restricted to the person to whom it has been issued.
Marymount University, Arlington, VA
http://www.marymount.edu/lls/index.aspl
Residents of Arlington County may obtain an Arlington Borrowers card by completing an application and providing photo identification with proof of residency. There is no charge for an Arlington Borrowers card. Residents of the local area who live outside Arlington County may obtain a Special Borrower's card by completing an application form and providing photo identification with proof of address. The cost of the card will be $75 per year or a one time fee of $200.
Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA
http://www.nsu.edu/library/
Special borrower information, including that for community members-at-large, can be obtained from the Circulation/Reserve Staff.
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
http://www.lib.odu.edu/
Members of the Friends of the Library receive borrowing privileges, newsletters, notification of special library events, and know that they are helping the library. Apply for membership information at the circulation desk.
Radford University, Radford, VA
http://lib.radford.edu/index.cfm
Public patron cards can be issued to all Virginia residents, including alumni who live in Virginia. In order to receive a public patron card, you must present a valid Virginia driver's license or ID card (or a military ID or passport along with verification of address).
Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA
http://www.rmc.edu/
In addition, any adult resident of Hanover County, or an adjacent county, may purchase a library card at a cost of $25 for the first year and $10 per year thereafter. A current driver's license or photo ID must be presented at the Circulation Desk.
Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA
http://www.su.edu/library/default.asp
Borrowing privileges are available to the local community for a $10.00 annual fee. Community users must live in the City of Winchester or Frederick County, or in a county contingent with Frederick County, Virginia.
Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA
http://www.svu.edu/academics/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=151
Enquire at the circulation desk about community borrowing privileges.
University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
http://www.umw.edu/library/default.php
Application for a Guest Patron card must be made at the Circulation Desk at Simpson Library. Upon satisfactory completion of the application and a payment (cash or check) of $75.00, a library card will be authorized for residents of Virginia over the age of eighteen. Educators employed by the Commonwealth of Virginia receive a discounted rate. Payment will not be refunded for any reason. The applicant must make arrangements to have the photo ID card made at the EagleOne Card Center. The card is valid for one year from the date of application. No materials will be loaned until the applicant has the card in hand.
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
http://library.richmond.edu/
Boatwright Memorial Library is open for use by members of the Richmond area community, especially to provide access to members of the general public who cannot find the specialized material they need elsewhere. General public registration is limited to residents (18 and older) residing in the Richmond metropolitan area and surrounding counties. A valid ID required. The fee is $40.00 Per Year.
University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, VA
http://www.lib.virginia.edu/index.aspl
Virginia residents (at least 16 years of age) may apply for borrowing privileges. Present current, valid identification at any Library circulation desk.
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
http://www.library.vcu.edu/
Friends of the Library are granted borrowing privileges. Borrowing privileges begin with Friends registration and may be renewed annually. Any individual who is 18 years of age or older may register for a Friends membership. Friends include community members, students, VCU alumni, corporate partners, and many others. Different levels of giving, from annual Friends membership ($50) to Friends Family membership ($100) to Friends Life membership ($1000), allow anyone to participate and support the VCU Libraries. Donations are tax deductible. A full description of giving levels and benefits is available online on the VCU Friends of the Library web page.
Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA
http://library.wlu.edu/
Area Residents (Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County): must complete a registration form and may check out books for two weeks.
WASHINGTON
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
http://www.bastyr.edu/library/
Health practitioners, students at specified schools in the area and researchers may be eligible to purchase some library privileges. Please call and speak with a staff person.
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
http://www.lib.cwu.edu/
Library cards may be purchased at the Cashier's Office in Barge Hall at the cost of $25.00 for 6 months or $50.00 for 1 year. Bring your receipt to the Circulation Desk in the Library, along with a picture ID, where you will be issued your card after filling out an application.
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
http://www.ewu.edu/x42345.xml
Community members: Complete the application for a guest library card. Present your guest library card and a current/valid picture ID.
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
http://www.gonzaga.edu/Academics/Libraries/Foley-Library/default.asp
Community members may purchase library cards for $25 at the Circulation Desk in the Library. This card is good for one full year, and allows you to check material out.
Northwest University, Kirkland, WA
http://library.northwestu.edu/
Persons wishing to borrow books and other materials from the Northwest University library may do so by purchasing a "Community Borrowers" card from the circulation desk for $40 per year.
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
http://www.plu.edu/~libr/home.aspl
Friends of the Library are granted borrowing privileges. Friends memberships are open to all members of the community; the cost is $100 per year.
Saint Martin's University, Lacey, WA
http://www.stmartin.edu/library/default.aspx
Members of the general public are required to fill out a patron registration form, and present id. Members of the general public, including out-of-state borrowers, will be asked to present two pieces of identification, one of which must contain a current photo. Both pieces of identification must show the same current address. General public library cards will expire one year from the date they are established. General public library cards may be renewed annually. A maximum of five (5) items may be checked out on a general public library card.
Seattle University, Seattle, WA
http://www.seattleu.edu/lemlib/
Please contact the Circulation Department, 206-296-6233, for information on obtaining a borrower’s card.
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
http://www.ups.edu/library.xml
As a Washington State resident, you may obtain a community card to use UPS library resources. Cost: $100.00 per year. Expiration Date: One year from the date of purchase. What we need from you: A valid Washington State ID or a valid Washington State Driver's License. Patrons must reside in Washington State.
University of Washington—all campuses
http://www.lib.washington.edu/
Individuals with borrowing privileges may also check out circulation materials from the Libraries' collections. There is a non-refundable fee of $90.00 per year or $25.00 for three months. Friends of the Library also have borrowing privileges.
Washington State University, Pullman WA
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/
Consistent with the Washington Administrative Code (504-40-020), Washington state residents who are not affiliated with Washington State University may use Libraries resources and services, and borrow library materials. Individuals 16 years of age or older may apply for an off-campus borrower card at any WSU Libraries Circulation Desk. Acceptable forms of ID that can be used for signing up for a borrower card include identification from a federal agency, state agency, or another academic institution. Guest users may request WSU Libraries items to be delivered to a WSU Libraries Circulation Desk by filling out a Search Request Card and submitting it to a Circulation Desk.
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
http://www.library.wwu.edu/
The Western Libraries Courtesy/Community Card allows you to borrow circulating materials from both Wilson Library and the Music Library. Persons may purchase a Courtesy/Community Card for an annual fee of $25.00. The card is valid for one year from the date of purchase. For more information on eligibility for a Courtesy/Community Card or other information, call 650-3084.
WEST VIRGINIA
Marshall University, Huntington, WV
http://www.marshall.edu/library/default.asp
Members of the community, including non-Marshall and non-resident users, may get library checkout privileges if they join the Library Associates at a charge of $35 per year. Otherwise, the charge is $45. Alumni and members of the community should talk to Library staff at any of these locations: Circulation Desk at Drinko Library, Music Library in Smith Hall, or MUGC Library, in order to pay for a card and fill out the necessary forms. Payment is by check only. See the library checkout policy for more information.
To be eligible, persons must be at least 18 years of age and have a photo ID. The card is good for 1 year from the time of purchase, and can be renewed with a payment of $35. For more information, call the Drinko Circulation Desk at 304-696-2321.
Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV
http://www.shepherd.edu/libweb/
West Virginia residents over the age of 18, or high school graduates, may apply for borrowing privileges. To do so, resident borrowers must present a West Virginia driver's license, or other proof of state residency.
University of Charleston, Charleston, WV
http://www.ucwv.edu/library/default.aspx
Enquire at the Circulation Desk about guest borrowing cards.
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
http://www.libraries.wvu.edu/
To obtain a WVU library card, residents must present a valid WV photo ID and proof of address, and pay an annual $50.00 fee. To borrow books, a resident user must present the library card and a photo ID. Out of state users may apply for a nonresident card. Non-residents follow the same procedures as West Virginia residents (with a valid photo ID from their state) and pay an annual $75.00 fee.
WISCONSIN
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
http://library.stritch.edu/index.asp
The public may purchase a SWITCH library card at the library.
Concordia University, Mequon, WI
http://www.cuw.edu/Tools/library.aspl
Friends of the Library have borrowing privileges. To join, contact the library at 1-888-628-9472.
Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
http://www.lawrence.edu/library/
It is possible for townspersons to check out books, scores, and government documents by obtaining "courtesy cards" from local libraries. If you are not a member of the Lawrence student body, faculty, or staff, please inquire at the circulation desk concerning circulation privileges.
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
http://www.marquette.edu/library/index.aspl
Members of the public with a demonstrated and continuing research need can apply for a library card that will allow access privileges for the period of one year, at which time they must reapply. An Annual Visitor Pass will be issued only after the potential user demonstrates a clear, continuing research need by complying with the following: 1. Present a letter on University letterhead signed by a faculty member or a letter on corporate letterhead supporting the person’s research needs; or other evidence of scholarly activity. 2. Discuss the research project with a relevant member of the Raynor Library Research and Outreach Staff or an Archivist. 3. Purchase an Annual Visitor Pass for $50.00 and an ID card for $5.00. 4. Read and comply with the acceptable use policy. Successful applicants will be issued a Marquette University photo ID that will allow them access to the Raynor Library and which must be presented upon request of university staff. The university reserves the right to deny the application of any requestor, and access privileges can be revoked by the university at any time.
University of Wisconsin, all campuses
http://www.library.wisc.edu/
Wisconsin residents may obtain a borrowing card by providing two current forms of identification showing Wisconsin residency (one must have a photo). The card is $30 per fiscal year, renewable every June 1st. Annual payment can be made by check or credit card.
WYOMING
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
http://www-lib.uwyo.edu/
Borrowing privileges are available at no charge to Wyoming residents, Wyoming corporations, spouses/dependents of UW patrons, on-campus workshops, members of the UW Alumni Association, and patrons of libraries with which UW has established borrowing agreements. Wyoming residents must present a picture ID showing proof of residency. Wyoming residents under 18 years of age must have a signed parental permission form on file to obtain a library card. Residents and corporations of states other than Wyoming must pay a $10 annual fee to obtain a library card. Registration may be completed at any circulation desk of the UW Libraries and all cards must be updated annually. Library patrons are responsible for notifying the library of any change of address.
