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Community User Library Card

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How to Apply

  1. Determine the type of library card from the information on this page
  2. Follow the steps to request a card
  3. Allow 3-5 business days for processing
  • Library cards are non-refundable and non-transferable

What You Get

  • 3 week loan of general collection items (subject to recall)
  • 15 item limit
  • Automatic renewals of items
  • Public computer access for 2 hours a day 
  • In-person access to research databases

What You Don't Get

  • Place holds or interlibrary loan requests
  • Remote access to research databases
  • Network printing services

Library Card Types

TypeRequirementsCostSteps
Community Borrower
  • 18 years of age
  • Permanent resident of the local area (within 30 miles of Sac State)
  • Age & address verified by valid photo ID (CDL, CA ID, Military ID, Passport)
  • Expires 1 year from date of purchase
$50
  • Be sure this is the card which best meets your needs. Other cards are available
  • If you are purchasing the card to check out specific items, verify that the items are in the collection & available for checkout first
  • Payment instructions will be sent via email
  • Complete the online application form: Apply for a Library Card Online
CSU Alumni
  • Current Alumni Membership Card from any CSU
  • Photo ID with current address (CDL, CA ID, Military ID, or Passport)
  • Expires 2 years from library card creation date. Card is renewable.
No Fee
Faculty Spouse
  • Spouse or Domestic Partner of a current or emeritus faculty
  • Photo ID with current address (CDL, CA ID, Military ID, or Passport)
  • Expires 1 years from date of registration
No Fee
  • Obtain a letter or email from faculty verifying relationship
  • Present letter or email and photo ID at Library Service Desk
UC Davis Faculty/Students
  • Home campus card
  • Proof of current enrollment/employment
  • Valid picture ID
No Fee
  • Register at the library service desk
  • Present campus ID and proof of current status with a photo ID
CA Public K-12 Employee
  • Current California K-12 Public School Employee
  • Photo ID with current address (CDL, CA ID, Military ID, or Passport)
  • Expires at the last day of Sac State’s current academic year
No Fee
  • Present verification of employment & district in-person at the library service desk