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Public Services - Using the Library

Find various information on library services and policies.

Benefits and Services - Community

Any member of the community with a current library card can use the following Library services:

  • Use of open study spaces and public wifi
  • Use of open-access databases only
  • Use of reservable group study rooms
  • Check out of internal use only items, such as headphones and public access computers

If you wish to upgrade your library card to an Associate Membership, these additional services are available:

  • Check out books and other materials

Borrowing Privileges - Community

Patron Type Expiration Date Item Checkout Limit Loan Period Max Checkout Period Late Item/Replacement Fees

Associates

1 Year

10

30 Days

(1 Month)

3 Months

No daily fines;

$25.00 non-refundable late fee
after 60 days overdue (per item);

Additional $50.00 non-refundable
replacement fee when
120 days overdue (per item).

Community

1 Year

In-house items only, No Checkouts

Visitors

1 Time Visit

No Checkouts

Registration Procedure - Community

To register as a community or associate member, please do the following:

  1. Fill out the Registration form below to register for a library card.
    1. Fill out the form below with your name and information, ensuring that you include a unique email address, as this will be used for your username in our system. 
    2. NOTE: Community members have access to in-house library services only. This allows you access to the library but not to check out materials. Associate members are allowed the same library access but can also check out books and materials. 
      1. For Associate members, please also complete the "Pay Library Fines" form for $50 under the category of "Associate Membership" under the "Payment For" category.
  2. Once all forms are complete, please come to the Resource Desk to take a photo and show proof of identification. 
    1. Please bring a current driver's license to prove your identity.
  3. A library card will be issued, which must be brought and scanned each time you visit, both for checking out materials and checking in when entering the library. 

Registration Form - Community

Registration Form - Minor Verification Form