Who Can Borrow?

All members of the Earlham, ESR and Bethany communities are automatically granted borrowing privileges at all Earlham library facilities. New students and staff members must activate their ID at the circulation desk.

Local community members, students at other institutions, and alumni of Earlham, ESR and Bethany may obtain borrowing privileges at the Earlham libraries by filling out an application for a library card.

How Do I Apply For a Library Card?

Community Members and Alumni

Applications for a library card may be obtained online or from the circulation desk at Lilly or Wildman Libraries and must be returned to the supervisor at the circulation desk. It is highly recommended that applications be turned in during normal business hours to prevent any lost or misplaced applications. You MUST present a Driver's License or other valid photo ID with your application in order for library staff to process your request. The circulation supervisor will process each request within one to three business days, and the new card will be mailed to the patron within one week of application. Library materials may not be checked out until you receive your card.

PALNI and ALI affiliated students and faculty

PALNI and ALI affiliated students and faculty may check out books on the spot provided they present a valid school identification card and second form of ID (photo IDs are preferred). Students and faculty from these schools must either print out the online PALNI/ALI card application or obtain a form from the circulation desk at Lilly or Wildman libraries. The top portion of this form must be completed by the patron and returned to the circulation desk with the items to be checked out. All items checked out will be written on the library card application by circulation desk staff. When the Circulation Supervisor processes the request, the books will be added to the patron's account. Once the circulation supervisor has completed this process, a library card will be mailed to ALI affiliated students and faculty. PALNI affiliated students and faculty must use their school's library card to check out materials.