Community User Policies

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Occasionally persons who are not affiliated with WSU need to borrow materials from the Library. These persons, known as Community Users, include students and faculty from other colleges, community members, and high school 9th-12th graders. Community Users are issued library cards that must be renewed each semester. The following regulations govern the use of the Community User's card:

1. Cards are issued to adult residents of Kansas.
   
   

2. Cards are issued to Kansas high school students, ninth grade and above.
   
   

3. Cards are issued to students and faculty attending other colleges and universities in Kansas.
   
   

4. Cards are issued to members of the WSU Alumni Association with proof of current membership.
   
   

5. Cards will not be made for members of a group visit during the visit.
   
   

6. Cards will be issued to individuals only, not to institutions.
   
   

7. A Community User's card may be obtained by completing a Community User's information card at the Circulation Desk. Two forms of identification, one of which must be a photo ID, must be presented: one that shows the applicant's name and current Kansas address and the second showing the applicant's Social Security number. Community Users must show Social Security number verification before a card will be issued. The first card issued is free to those persons who have never had a WSU ID card. Patrons will be charged a $10.00 replacement fee for any lost or damaged card.
   
   

8. The Community User's card is issued for the current semester and must be renewed each semester. There is no charge for renewals as long as the ID card is kept. Continued borrowing privileges are contingent upon adherence to the Library's lending regulations.
   
   

9. Community Users may check out four items at one time. The items checked out may be a combination of books, government documents, or microforms. No additional items may be checked out until the original items have been returned.
   
   

10. Items may be renewed twice by bringing them to the Circulation Desk. In addition, most general circulating books may be renewed by telephone, by email, or through the online catalog.  Click here for information on renewing items.
    
    

11. Reference books, periodicals, and videos may be used only in the Library.  Course Reserve materials are limited to enrolled WSU students.
    
    

12. Materials may not be checked out through Interlibrary Loan.
    
    

13. If a book is kept past the due date stamped on the date due slip in the front of the book, the patron will be charged a fine.  If a book is lost or not returned, the patron must pay for the cost of the book plus a $15.00 processing fee.  Fine information is found in the Circulation Guide.
    
    

14. For exceptions to the above lending regulations, a Community User's Exception form must be completed and approved by the Access Services Librarian. These exception forms must be completed each semester to continue with extra privileges.

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