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Library Cards

A University of Connecticut photo ID (a.k.a. One Card) or a library-issued Borrower ID card is required to borrow materials. Use of this ID indicates your agreement to observe library policies. These policies are designed to serve all users generously and equitably. Your ID is non-transferable.

Card Replacement

• If you lose a Library issued white card, notify Library iDesk immediately so a block can be placed on that ID to deter library use by others. White cards can be replaced for free at any Uconn Library, after the lost ID has been deactivated.
• If you lose a University One Card, notify the library, and call the One Card Office (860) 486-3129 so a block can be placed on both accounts. University One Cards may be replaced for a fee at the One Card Office in the Wilbur Cross building.

Community Borrower Program

1. Residents of Connecticut: Must be 18 years of age and older, and show proof of residence. All UConn campuses can issue library cards (Note: On the Storrs campus, cards can only be issued at the Homer Babbidge Library. Music and Pharmacy libraries can not issue community borrower cards.) Cost to patron: $50.00.
2. Friends of the UConn Libraries Program: Must have donated $50 or more. Cost: $0.
3. UCONN Alumni Association: Must show Association Card. Cost to Patron: $35.00.
4. UCONN Alumni Association - Lifetime Member: Must show Association Card. Cost to Patron: $0
5. Spouse or domestic partner of Faculty or Staff: iDesk staff must verify status. Cost: $0
6. Students of the Connecticut State University system and the Connecticut Community and Technical College system: Must have proof of registration for the current semester (validated ID or current class schedule from Registrar's office). Cost: $0
7. Faculty and staff of the Connecticut State University system and the Connecticut Community and Technical College system: A valid ID from the home institution must be presented at the time of application. Cost:$0
8. Boston Library Consortium Card holders: Must have BLC card from home institution. Cost:$0

• If a Community Borrower wishes to obtain a University photo ID, he/she must go to the One Card office and pay an extra $5 for the photo id. Benefits of the photo id within the library include, reduced cost photocopying and reduced cost printing.
• The Community Borrower fee will not be applied against outstanding library charges and is nonrefundable. The funds generated from this program are used to partially defray the operating costs of the program.
• Community Borrowers may register at any of the University of Connecticut campus libraries, and will receive a library issued card for borrowing.