Library Information and Policies: Community Borrowers

The Community Borrower Card Privileges for Community College District 505 Residents:

• Community Borrower Card holders can borrow materials from the general circulating collection.
• A maximum of ten (10) items can be checked out at once per card. Books may be recalled before the due date if needed by a student or faculty member. Certain items may not be renewed.
• Privileges exclude borrowing through the I-Share consortium, Reserve and interlibrary loan services, or off-campus access to research databases.

Cardholder Policy:

Citizens of District 505 who are not current Parkland College students, faculty, or staff and who are at least 18 years old are eligible for a Community Borrower Card.

• Cards are valid for one year from the date of issue and can be renewed annually if the patron is in good standing.
• The initial card is free. The first replacement due to loss or theft is also free. Subsequent replacements incur a $5.00 fee. Lost cards should be promptly reported to the Department of Public Safety (217-351-2369) to avoid liability.
• Cardholders are fully responsible for all checked-out materials, including replacement costs and processing fees.
• Community borrowers can borrow a maximum of ten (10) items at a time from the general collections:
  • Books (limit 10) - due in 4 weeks
  • Feature films (limit 10) - due in 2 weeks
• Failure to settle library fines, fees, or charges will result in the loss of library privileges. Past due accounts may be referred to a collection agency, and the account holder is liable for associated costs and legal fees.
• Cardholders must inform the Library in person of any changes in address, telephone, or email.

How to Obtain a Card: 

1. Complete an application form and present proof of residency, age, and a photo ID at the Learning Commons Main Desk.
2. Your Community Borrower Card will be processed in the Library. A current mailing address is required.
3. Once processed, the card will be mailed to the provided address within 7 business days.

Acceptable forms of identification include: 

• Proof of Identity:
  • Any photo ID displaying your name (e.g., state identification card, school ID, employment ID, passport).
• Any of the Proof of Residency in Parkland College District 505:
  • Current Illinois driver's license or state ID with current address
  • Car registration
  • Bill for car insurance
  • Renter's or homeowner's insurance bill, lease
  • Copy of income tax return (IL or US), tax bill
  • Voting receipt, or other dated and addressed notices from the Board of Elections