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Accessing Library Resources as an Alumni or Community Member

Borrowing from the Carl B

Sign Up to get access to the Carl B!

Community borrowers can check out items at the Carl B. Ylvisaker Library by signing up for a library card at the front desk.

Alumni Borrowers

ILL – We do not offer Interlibrary Loan services to alumni users. Please, contact your public library for assistance. 

  • Cards are valid for one year from the date of renewal and an application must be completed at the front desk.

  • There is no yearly fee for Alumni of Concordia College. 

  • A maximum of 10 items may be checked out at one time and they will have a circulating time of 21 days from check out for main collection items. 

  • Overdue notices will be sent out via email one day after the item is due back and materials not returned within 18 days of the due date will incur a fine of $100.00 for the replacement and processing of the missing item. 

  • Borrowing privileges may be suspended by the College if materials are consistently missing or returned late. 

 

Tri-College Borrowers

Students and staff from NDSU and MSUM have reciprocal borrowing privileges at the Carl B Ylvisaker Library. 

  • To borrow material, you must provide your college ID and fill out a new borrower application form. 

  • Wireless internet is accessible through ‘eduroam’. Log in using your username and password from your home campus. 

  • Guest log-in information for public computers at the Carl B is given out by Reference or Access Services staff.

 

Unaffiliated Community Borrowers

ILL – We do not offer Interlibrary Loan services to guest users. Please, contact your public library for assistance. 

  • Cards are valid for one year from the date you signed up for it and an application must be completed at the front desk.

  • Yearly renewal fees are $25.00 (cash or personal check).  

  • A maximum of 10 items may be checked out at one time and they will have a circulating time of 21 days from check out for main collection items. 

  • Overdue notices will be sent out via email one day after the item is due back and materials not returned or renewed within 18 days of the due date will incur a fine of $100.00 for the replacement and processing of the missing item.

  • Borrowing privileges may be suspended by the College if materials are consistently missing or returned late. 

Card Application Information

How do I get my Library Card?

All community members looking to borrow materials from the Carl B will need to complete an application form. Below is some more information on what is required and where to go! 

  • Application forms are found at the Access Services Information Desk. Please be prepared to provide current photo ID or other proof of residence (e.g. driver’s license, utility bill, rent or lease agreement). 

  • There is an application fee of $25.00. * 

  • Cards will only be valid for one year and must be renewed annually. 

  • We reserve the right to revoke borrowing privileges if policies have not been observed with respect to appropriate use of materials, consistent tardiness in their return, and appropriate treatment of library staff. 

  • Accounts will be deleted after 2 years of inactivity but may be reinstated at any time by the borrower. 

  • There is a $10.00 replacement fee for all lost cards. 

*This fee is waived for Alumni of the College as well as spouses and children of current faculty and staff.