Library Cards and Borrowing Materials

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Library Cards and Borrowing Materials

Getting a Library Card
Borrowing Library Materials
Reserving Books

Getting a Library Card

Who can get a library card?

     Anyone who lives anywhere in Delaware or works in the city of Wilmington, can get a library card for free. Just present suitable identification and complete an application at the circulation desk at any of our libraries.
     Suitable Identification May be:

Current Driver's License/State ID

OR an official, current Picture ID with date of birth AND at least one of the following:
Utility or Credit Card Bill

Check Book

Vehicle Registration

Canceled Mail

Lease or Mortgage Agreement

   If you do not live in Delaware or work in Wilmington, a Wilmington Library card can be obtained for $35. You will need to provide a current, out-of-state, Drivers license or State ID from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland.
    *** Notice: To use the Internet, one will need a Wilmington Public library card and pin number.

What age do I have to be to get a library card?

* Children must be able to print their first and last name.
* Children under 18 will also need a parent's signature to get a library card. The parent must be present when signing for the card.
* Anyone eighteen or over can get a library card with suitable identification.
    *** Notice: If a parent does not want their child to have access to the Internet, please call (302) - 571-7411.

I lost my library card can I get another one?

     Replacement cards cost $2.00 each
      If you lose or have your card stolen, please report it immediately. (302) - 571-7400.

I just moved, what do I do?     If you moved please notify the library as soon as possible. (302)-571-7400. *** All information you provide to get a library card will be used by library staff for internal purposes only. Back to the Top
Borrowing Library Materials Books | Audio-Visual Materials Books:

     You will need a valid library card to check out the library's materials. Books can have reserves placed on them and sent to any Library in the Delaware Library System.

Books: Length of Loan: Overdue Fines

General Collection: 3 Weeks 25¢ per day
10¢ per day paperbacks

Current Best Sellers: 2 Weeks 25¢ per day

Children's Books
(max. of 5 on Juvenile Card) 3 Weeks 10¢ per day

Format: Maximum #
of Items out: Length of Loan: Overdue Fines

Audio Books 10 3 Weeks 25¢ per day

DVDs
~New Films (No Renewals)
~Older Films 5
3 Days
7 Days
$1.00 per day
$1.00 per day

VHS 4 7 Days $1.00 per day

Music CDs 5 3 weeks 25¢ per day

General Policies:

A-V MATERIALS MAY NOT BE RETURNED IN THE BOOK DROP! These materials must be returned to staff at the Circulation Desk.

Patrons must be 18 or older to borrow any AV materials.

Patrons with a Non-Resident status cannot borrow any AV materials and are limited to checking out a total of 5 books for 2 weeks.

Fines of $5.00 or more will prohibit the borrowing of library materials and the use of library computers.

Reference Librarians are available at the Reference Desk on the 3rd Floor.

Patrons may renew materials up to five times.

Patrons borrowing A-V materials assume responsibility for any lost, stolen or damaged items.

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Reserving Library Materials From your computer:

     To place a hold on a library book, go into the library's catalog. Search for the book that you want. After you find the book, click on the blue "Place Hold" hyperlink (left side). Next, type in your 14 digit Library barcode number for the "User ID" and your 4 digit PIN number. Select the Library you would like to "Pick Up" the book at using the pull down menu provided. Once you are done filling out these three required fields, click on the blue "Place Hold" one more time. If everything is correct, you will get an "ok" window letting you know. You can then return to searching by clicking on the "Ok".

Some common problems may stop you from placing a "Hold." Some items may have restricted circulation or not circulate at all such as reference books. You might also have fines over the limit. The Wilmington Library will stop you from checking out materials if you have $5.00 or more in fines.

For an interactive demonstration on how to place a hold, please go to the Library Help page at: http://dlc.lib.de.us/howdoi.html

Call the Library:

     You can call the Reference Desk (571-7416) and we will be happy to assist you in placing a reserve on a book.
*** If the library does not own the book, we will be happy to purchase a copy or get a copy from another library for you through Inter Library Loan. Please call the Reference Desk for this service at 571-7416.

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