Courtesy Cards

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Last Updated: Nov 14, 2024, 12:57 PM

Individuals and companies who are not current SIU Carbondale students, faculty, or staff may purchase a Courtesy Card to obtain local privileges in Morris Library.  Stop by the Circulation Services Desk to apply or print the online application, fill it out, and bring it to the Circulation Services Desk the next time you visit.  You will need to present a valid, current government issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID) and have a permanent residence.  Either a current phone number or active email address is also required.  Applicants must be 18 years or older.  For children ages 12-18 to obtain a courtesy card, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the application form and return it to Circulation Services. You can mail it to the library or email it to Marissa Ellermann (mellermann@siu.edu). All patrons assume responsibility for activities, fines, and fees associated with card use. We accept payment by check, money order, major credit cards, or cash.

There are two categories of Courtesy Cards: Individual and Research.

Individual Courtesy Cards may only be used by the person whose name is on the card.  Sharing your card or login will result in your login and borrowing privileges being revoked without refund.

If you have any questions, please contact Marissa Ellermann.

Courtesy Card Information

1 year for $25

  • Borrowing privileges for library materials that circulate; 4 weeks loan period for books, 5 day loan period for journals.
  • Internet access and online resource access at SIU desktop terminals inside Morris Library.  No Wi-Fi access is included.
  • No I-Share borrowing privileges are included.

6 months for $500; 1 year for $750

  • Borrowing privileges for library materials that circulate; 4 week loan period for books, 5 day loan period for journals.
  • Internet access and online resource access at SIU desktop terminals inside Morris Library.  No Wi-Fi access is included.
  • Up to 24 interlibrary loans per year; additional loans are available at a per transaction rate, but no I-Share privileges.
  • Up to 5 courtesy cards

Reduced Cost Courtesy Cards

Certain categories of users qualify for a free or 50% discounted individual courtesy card upon verification of status. The individuals that qualify for a free courtesy card are as follows:

  • Spouse or domestic partner of student, faculty, or staff at SIUC: free with spouse/domestic partner card from HR for faculty/staff; students may present a Family Identification Card from Non-Traditional Student Services.
  • Student or employee of John A. Logan College: students get a free card for current semester upon enrollment verification (must be able to show a class schedule online or with a printout). Faculty or staff are eligible for a 50% discounted courtesy card upon current employment verification by the JALC Payroll Office. Effective dates for cards depend on the semester: Spring is December 16 to May 31, Summer is May 16 to August 31, and Fall is August 16 to December 31.
  • SIU School of Medicine Volunteer Faculty: free with current contract from SOM.
  • Friend of Morris Library: Free 12-month card for ‘Best Friend’.

Expiration dates on free courtesy cards will match the expiration date on the card, letter, or other documentation provided by the user and are subject to verification. Student Spouse/Partner cards and John A. Logan courtesy cards are issued for the current semester and must be renewed each semester.

Courtesy Card Guidelines

When you sign up for a Courtesy Card from Morris Library, you agree to the following terms:

  1. Individual courtesy cards entitle only the individual named on the application form to use Morris Library services because of licensing restrictions. If the card or login credentials are used by anyone else, access will be cancelled and money will not be refunded.
  2. Report lost cards to the Circulation Desk immediately.
  3. Courtesy card holders are responsible for payment of fines or fees associated with services requested through the account.
  4. Courtesy card fees are non-refundable.
  5. Keep the Circulation Desk aware of current mail, email, and phone contact information.
  6. Abide by Morris Library circulation policies and amendments as approved by the SIU Board of Trustees.
  7. Adhere to all established policies (lib.siu.edu/about/policies) for Morris Library and "reasonable standards of conduct" as outlined in the SIU Student Conduct Code to maintain courtesy card privileges.
  8. Courtesy Card users must be 18 years or older. For children ages 12-18 to obtain a courtesy card, a parent or legal guardian must sign the application form in person at the Circulation Desk to assume responsibility for activities, fines, and fees associated with card use.