WHO IS ELIGIBLE?*

As a result of a reciprocal agreement with the Albion District Library, we are able to offer Community Borrower’s cards free of charge to District Library patrons who are in good standing. Patrons must have a valid district library card, owing less than $2.00, and having fewer than 2 items overdue.  Picture identification is required (e.g., a driver's license).  Patrons must also be 18 years or older and classified as Area type "City," "Sheridan Township," or "Albion Township" by the Albion District Library.

Albion College faculty and staff dependents may also apply for a Community Borrower's Card.  Their dependents under 18 require a parent's signature on the application.

The following groups are also eligible to request a Community Borrower's card:

• Albion College alumni
• Michigan Methodist ministers
• Albion Public School teachers
• Starr Commonwealth faculty and staff
• Albion High School Phi Beta Kappa award winners
• Campus Visitors (authorized by a department head)

 *A special Community Borrower card can be issued for residents of the Michigan 7th U.S. Congressional district allowing them to check-out U.S. Federal publications.  Patrons who do not fall within these guidelines and wish to acquire check-out privileges should contact the Library Director, Dr. John P. Kondelik. (jkondelik@albion.edu or 517.629-0285).

ARE THERE ANY LIMITATIONS?

With the exception of the Federal Depository Collection, the needs of Albion College students and faculty are given first priority.  With this in mind, the following restrictions apply to community borrowers:

• No more than ten items may be borrowed at one time, only five of which may be video format (VHS or DVD)
• Interlibrary loan services will not be provided
• Wireless laptops may not be checked out
• Course reserves may not be checked out

WHEN MUST I RENEW MY CARD?

Community Borrower's Cards are valid for one calendar year from the date of issuance, except for Albion High School Phi Beta Kappa award winners.  Award winners' cards expire at the end of the school year following the year in which the award was given.

WHAT ARE THE CIRCULATION POLICIES?

The library's circulation policies are detailed in the Stockwell-Mudd Libraries Circulation Policies brochure.  Community borrowers are subject to the policies outlined therein.  Please refer to the brochure for information on charging out materials, issuing holds and recalls, and for billing policies. 

CAN I USE THE LIBRARY COMPUTERS?

A computer lab, located in the lower level of the Mudd building, is available for word processing, e-mail and general internet browsing.  Community use is restricted to the Mudd Computer lab only when the lab is staffed by an Information Technology lab assistant. More information is available at: http://www.albion.edu/it/community/policy.asp.  

QUESTIONS?

The student desk attendants can assist with many problems.  For clarification of circulation policy, ask for the Circulation Services Coordinator (ext. 0383).  If she is unavailable, please see a librarian.