Requirements for New Library Cards

-Users that are 17 years old are considered Adult Users. (P&P page1)

A.      Requirements

1.       If 17 years of age or older, the adult borrower must provide a photo ID with his/her current address.  Acceptable forms include:

-          Driver’s license

-          Picture ID from highway Patrol

-          Employee ID card

-          Student ID card

-          Prison ID Printout

-          Military ID

-          Passport

-Users that are 16 must have a responsible party.

 

-A Group Home entry was added under Extra Info. (P&P page7)

B.      Group Home Registration

Definition:  Individuals residing in a group home are eligible for a limited access library card without requiring a responsible party. 

1.       If an individual requests a library card, allow them or their care provider to complete the Library Card Application Form. 

2.       Verify institution’s name and address.

Examples of forms of verification:

-          business cards

-          stationary

-          copy of business license

-          institutional check

-          postmarked letter

3.       Follow the general procedures for Adding a New Borrower and take a photo for the borrower’s account (required). 

4.       Limited access: 

-          Group home residents may only check out three items at a time.

-          Residents will be allowed to use computer labs based on their date of birth.

-          List the name of the Group Home by going into Extra Settings, Group Home.