Patron Library Card Information
Affiliated/Associated
Who is eligible: Individuals affiliated/associated with a University of Arizona department (including visiting scholars) as designated by the Office of the Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies, and Economic Development (VPR) or the Office of the Vice Provost for Instruction (VPI).
Verification process: Applications for "Affiliate" or "Associate" status should be submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies, and Economic Development (VPR). The principal exceptions are, applications for people involved in instruction alone. These should be submitted to the Office of the Vice Provost for Instruction (VPI) in Administration 501. The contact person in that office is Anne Marie Jones (626-0536). The one further exception concerns nominees from the UA College of Medicine, both in the Tucson and Phoenix areas. These will be processed in that College's Office of the Dean for Academic Affairs (AHSC 2205).
For access to the forms which will be needed it's best to pull them from the HR website at http://www.hr.arizona.edu/forms.php#affiliate.
A letter of request, with the two documents on the above website completed, along with a vitae should be submitted to the appropriate office for review. This entire process can take up to 2 weeks. When the file is reviewed and a determination regarding the category is made, they will forward the paperwork to Systems Control. At that time the data will be entered into the PSOS and any associated benefits will be available. UIS pulls information from PSOS on a regular basis. The library pulls information from UIS every day (excluding holidays).
Library application needed: Affiliates/Associates are downloaded from the University Information System, so the library no longer asks these individuals to fill out an "Application for The University of Arizona Library Card" or bring in any letters to the library.
Where to obtain privileges: See verification process above.
Library application needed: Application not needed.
Cost: Free. Library Card Type: Your CatCard
Length of Validity: 1 Semester (Spring: 8/23/2009) Privileges for new accounts will start 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Borrowing privileges: Click here for information on Circulation Periods, Checkout Limits, Remote Database and ILL Access
Special Policies:
- Affiliated organizations must be in compliance with university policies pertaining to affiliated organizations.
- Per University policy, email is a mechanism for official communication within the University of Arizona. Official University email accounts are available for all enrolled students, faculty and staff. and must be utilized for library communication.
Alumni
Who is eligible: AZ residents who are members of the University of Arizona Alumni Association.
Verification process: Present proof of AZ residency as well as current alumni association membership card.
Library application needed: Must fill out library card application upon initial purchase, as well as at the time of renewals. NOTE: Driver's License and Date of Birth are required if a card is to be issued or renewed.
Where to obtain privileges: Express Document Center at the Main Library, or the Information Desk at the Science-Engineering Library. Customers may also obtain new cards and renew existing cards at the Fine Arts Library, however, payment at that Library must be made by a phone call to Express Documents using a debit or credit card. Annual renewal fees must also be paid in person.
Cost: $50 every year Library Card Type: You will be issued a white library card
Length of Validity: 1 year from date of purchase
Borrowing privileges: Click here for information on Circulation Periods and Check-Out Limits. NOTE: Alumni do not receive Interlibrary Loan privileges but do have acces to Academic Search Premier Alumni Edition and Business Source Alumni Edition. New member online library access may require up to 30 days processing time. You will not be able to log-in to databases until the processing is complete. No immediate access is available.
Special Policies:
- When using a Community Card, you must show a picture ID when checking out materials at the desk, as proof of ownership.
- All Non-UA-Users must pay any past due balances accrued at the time of revalidation.
- Failure to pay any overdue fees or charges will result in the loss of library privileges. Past due accounts may be turned over to a collection agency. Account holders are responsible for all collection costs and legal fees. Polices and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Arizona State University (ASU) Faculty and Students
Who is eligible: Arizona State University faculty (including adjunct faculty) and students (including ASUSW students).
Verification process:
- Present a current ID card (should have a sticker with current semester expiration date) from ASU.
- Or proof of employment along with a picture ID.
- Or log onto ASU website to access student account to show proof of registration, or class listings to show proof of employment.
- NOTE: although ASUSW students may have CatCards, those are not library cards and may not be used for verification of current student status.
Library application needed: Must fill out library card application upon initial registration, as well as at the time of renewals. NOTE: Driver's License and Date of Birth are required if a card is to be issued or renewed.
Where to obtain privileges: At the information desk at the Main Library, Science-Engineering Library, or Fine Arts Library.
Cost: Free. Library Card Type: You will be issued a white library card
Length of Validity: 1 semester (Spring: 8/23/2009). Privleges for new accounts will start 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Borrowing privileges: Click here for information on Circulation Periods and Check-Out Limits. NOTE: ASU Faculty and Students do not receive Interlibrary Loan privileges or remote access to databases.
Special Policies:
- When using a Community Card, you must show a picture ID when checking out materials at the desk, as proof of ownership.
- All Non-UA-Users must pay any past due balances accrued at the time of revalidation.
- Failure to pay any overdue fees or charges will result in the loss of library privileges. Past due accounts may be turned over to a collection agency. Account holders are responsible for all collection costs and legal fees. Polices and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Business Cards
Who is eligible: Arizona businesses
Verification process:
- A letter of request MUST be written on company letterhead including the following:
- the name of the person who will be in possession of the library card when it is not in use
- the names of the three employees authorized to use the card.
- the business mailing address, phone number, and contact person
Library application needed: Must fill out Business Library Card application upon initial purchase, as well as at the time of renewals. NOTE: Driver's License and Date of Birth are required if a card is to be issued or renewed.
Where to obtain privileges:
- Questions, including requests for renewal of accounts, should be directed to the AIST Administrative Assistant at (520) 621-3430 or Travis Teetor, Circulation Supervisor, at (520) 621-6407.
- Please return the letter and check/money order for correct amount by mail to:
University of Arizona/Main Library
Access and Information Services Team
Administrative Assistant
PO Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
OR
- Fax the letter to 626-3787 and have an employee come to the University of Arizona Main Library and pay the appropriate card fee at Photocopy on the first floor; Master and Visa credit cards are now being accepted. The receipt for payment is brought to the Access and Information Services Team (AIST) Administrative Assistant (circulation desk).
OR
- Bring the letter and pay appropriate fee in-person at the University of Arizona Main Library, Photocopy (first floor), show the receipt and give the letter to the AIST Administrative Assistant.
- Upon receipt of the request and payment, the AIST Administrative Assistant will process the Library card. The Library card WILL BE MAILED to the business along with library pamphlets.
Cost: $200 every year Library Card Type: You will be issued a white library card
Length of Validity: 1 year from date of purchase
Borrowing privileges: Click here for information on Circulation Periods and Check-Out Limits. NOTE: Business Card users do not receive Interlibrary Loan privileges or remote access to databases.
Special Policies:
- Authorized users MUST present company ID card, displaying the employee’s name, a photo id and the Library card when checking out items. If there is a change of authorization, please send a letter with the changes to the Access and Information Services Team Administrative Assistant via fax or mail.
- One (1) University of Arizona Library Card will be issued per business. Three business employees will be authorization to use this One (1) library card.
- All Non-UA-Users must pay any past due balances accrued at the time of revalidation.
- Failure to pay any overdue fees or charges will result in the loss of library privileges. Past due accounts may be turned over to a collection agency. Account holders are responsible for all collection costs and legal fees. Polices and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Community Users
Who is eligible: Arizona residents (including Underage users)
Verification process: Present proof of AZ residency.
Library application needed: Must fill out library card application upon initial purchase, as well as at the time of renewals. NOTE: Driver's License and Date of Birth are required if a card is to be issued or renewed.
Where to obtain privileges: Express Document Center at the Main Library, or the Information Desk at the Science-Engineering Library. Customers may also obtain new cards and renew existing cards at the Fine Arts Library, however, payment at that Library must be made by a phone call to Express Documents using a debit or credit card. Annual renewal fees must also be paid in person.
Cost: $100 every year Library Card Type: You will be issued a white library card
Length of Validity: 1 year from date of purchase
Borrowing privileges: Click here for information on Circulation Periods and Check-Out Limits. NOTE: Community Users do not receive Interlibrary Loan privileges or remote access to databases.
Special Policies:
- Children ages 15 - 17 years old may have use of this card listed under their legal parent’s or guardian’s name. The adult is responsible for the card and any fee(s) incurred on the card’s account. Maximum of 3 users (parent & 2 children) on card.
- When using a Community Card, you must show a picture ID when checking out materials at the desk, as proof of ownership.
- All Non-UA-Users must pay any past due balances accrued at the time of revalidation.
- Failure to pay any overdue fees or charges will result in the loss of library privileges. Past due accounts may be turned over to a collection agency. Account holders are responsible for all collection costs and legal fees. Polices and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Faculty/Staff (University of Arizona)
Who is eligible: Faculty (including adjunct and retired) and staff (including retired) of the University of Arizona.
Verification process: The library automatically downloads faculty/staff information from the University Information System (UIS) which pulls information from PSOS on a regular basis. The library pulls information from UIS every day (excluding holidays).
Library application needed: Application not needed.
Where to obtain privileges: See verification process above.
Cost: Free. Library Card Type: Your Cat Card
Length of Validity: 1 semester (Spring: 8/23/2009). Privleges for new accounts will start 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Borrowing privileges: Click here for information on Circulation Periods and Check-Out Limits.
Special Policies:
- If you are faculty and have a teaching or research assistant working for you, you may obtain a proxy card .
- Per University policy, email is a mechanism for official communication within the University of Arizona. Official University email accounts are available for all enrolled students, faculty and staff. and must be utilized for library communication.
- Faculty/Staff with a CatCard issued prior to August 29, 2008 need to complete the Borrower’s Agreement for Current University of Arizona Faculty, Staff and Affiliates and return it to any library service site.
Faculty/Staff Spouse (University of Arizona)
Who is eligible: Spouses or domestic partners of University of Arizona faculty and staff.
Verification process:
- Proof of residency documentation (e.g. utility bill, checks, bank statement or lease agreement with both names on it or separate paper work which has same address; or marriage license)
- Evidence of registration with an entity such as the City of Tucson Domestic Partnership Registry
Library application needed: Must fill out library card application upon initial purchase, as well as at the time of renewals. NOTE: Driver's License and Date of Birth are required if a card is to be issued or renewed.
Where to obtain privileges: Express Document Center at the Main Library, or the Information Desk at the Science-Engineering Library. Customers may also obtain new cards and renew existing cards at the Fine Arts Library, however, payment at that Library must be made by a phone call to Express Documents using a debit or credit card. Annual renewal fees must also be paid in person.
Cost: $50 every year Library Card Type: You will be issued a white library card
Length of Validity: 1 year from date of purchase
Borrowing privileges: Click here for information on Circulation Periods and Check-Out Limits. NOTE: Faculty/Staff Spouses do not receive Interlibrary Loan privileges or remote access to databases.
Special Policies:
- When using a Community Card, you must show a picture ID when checking out materials at the desk, as proof of ownership.
- All Non-UA-Users must pay any past due balances accrued at the time of revalidation.
- Failure to pay any overdue fees or charges will result in the loss of library privileges. Past due accounts may be turned over to a collection agency. Account holders are responsible for all collection costs and legal fees. Polices and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Friends of the Library
Who is eligible: Friends of the University of Arizona Libraries
Verification process: For information contact (520) 621-3485, 621-6431, or visit the Friends of the Library website at: www.library.arizona.edu/friends/
Library application needed: Must fill out library card application upon initial purchase, as well as at the time of renewals. NOTE: Driver's License and Date of Birth are required if a card is to be issued or renewed.
Where to obtain privileges: Contact the External Relations Office (520) 621-3485, 621-6431, or visit their website at: www.library.arizona.edu/friends/
Cost: $0 for those who contribute at the $125 level and above.
Library Card Type: You will be issued a white library card
Length of Validity: 1 year from date of purchase
Borrowing privileges: Click here for information on Circulation Periods and Check-Out Limits. NOTE: Friends of the Library do not receive Interlibrary Loan privileges or remote access to databases.
Special Policies:
- When using a Community Card, you must show a picture ID when checking out materials at the desk, as proof of ownership.
- All Non-UA-Users must pay any past due library balances accrued at the time of revalidation.
Honors Students
- See Students (University of Arizona)
NAU Faculty and Students
Who is eligible: Northern Arizona State University faculty (including adjunct faculty) and students.
Verification process:
- Present a current ID card (should have a sticker with current semester expiration date) from NAU.
- Or proof of employment along with a picture ID.
- Or log onto NAU website to access student account to show proof of registration or class listings to show proof of employment.
Library application needed: Must fill out library card application upon initial registration, as well as at the time of renewals. NOTE: Driver's License and Date of Birth are required if a card is to be issued or renewed.
Where to obtain privileges: At the information desk at the Main Library, Science-Engineering Library, or Fine Arts Library.
Cost: Free. Library Card Type: You will be issued a white library card
Length of Validity: 1 semester (Spring: 8/23/2009). Privileges for new accounts will start 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Borrowing privileges: Click here for information on Circulation Periods and Check-Out Limits. NOTE: NAU Faculty and Students do not receive Interlibrary Loan privileges or remote access to databases.
Special Policies:
- When using a Community Card, you must show a picture ID when checking-out materials at the desk, as proof of ownership.
- All Non-UA-Users must pay any past due balances accrued at the time of revalidation.
- Failure to pay any overdue fees or charges will result in the loss of library privileges. Past due accounts may be turned over to a collection agency. Account holders are responsible for all collection costs and legal fees. Polices and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Pima Community College (PCC) Faculty
Who is eligible: Pima Community College faculty (including adjunct faculty).
Verification process:
- Present a current ID card (should have a sticker with current semester expiration date) from Pima Community College.
- Or proof of current employment along with a picture ID.
- Or log onto PCC website to access MyPima account to show current class listings as proof of employment.
- Adjunct Faculty must be teaching for the current semester they want to get privleges for (i.e. teaching Summer classes to obtain access during the Summer session. see Length of Validity for Semester dates.) NOTE: the Pima Community College Faculty directory will indicate if faculty is adjunct or not.
Library application needed: Must fill out library card application upon initial registration, as well as at the time of renewals. NOTE: Driver's License and Date of Birth are required if a card is to be issued or renewed.
Where to obtain privileges: At the information desk at the Main Library, Science-Engineering Library, or Fine Arts Library.
Cost: Free. Library Card Type: You will be issued a white library card
Length of Validity: 1 Semester (FALL, Aug 1st-Dec 31st; SPRING, Jan 1st-May 31st; SUMMER, May 1st-Aug 31st) Privileges for new accounts will start 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Borrowing privileges: Click here for information on Circulation Periods and Check-Out Limits. NOTE: PCC Faculty do not receive Interlibrary Loan privileges or remote access to databases.
Special Policies:
- Must show a picture ID when checking out materials at the desk, as proof of ownership.
- All Non-UA-Users must pay any past due balances accrued at the time of revalidation.
- Failure to pay any overdue fees or charges will result in the loss of library privileges. Past due accounts may be turned over to a collection agency. Account holders are responsible for all collection costs and legal fees. Polices and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Pima Community College Students
Who is eligible: Pima Community College students.
Verification process:
- Present a current ID card (should have a sticker with current semester expiration date) from Pima Community College
- Or log onto PCC website to access MyPima account to show proof of registration.
Library application needed: Must fill out library card application upon initial registration, as well as at the time of renewals. NOTE: Driver's License and Date of Birth are required if a card is to be issued or renewed.
Where to obtain privileges: At the information desk at the Main Library, Science-Engineering Library, or Fine Arts Library.
Cost: $35 per semester (on a tri-semester basis) or $100 for the full year.
Library Card Type: You will be issued a white library card
Length of Validity: 1 Semester (FALL, Aug 1st-Dec 31st; SPRING, Jan 1st-May 31st; SUMMER, May 1st-Aug 31st) Privileges for new accounts will start 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Borrowing privileges: Click here for information on Circulation Periods and Check-Out Limits. NOTE: PCC Students do not receive Interlibrary Loan privileges or remote access to databases.
Special Policies:
- Must show a picture ID when checking out materials at the desk, as proof of ownership.
- All Non-UA-Users must pay any past due balances accrued at the time of revalidation.
- Failure to pay any overdue fees or charges will result in the loss of library privileges. Past due accounts may be turned over to a collection agency. Account holders are responsible for all collection costs and legal fees. Polices and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Retired Faculty/Staff (University of Arizona)
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Staff (University of Arizona)
See Faculty/Staff (University of Arizona)
Students (University of Arizona)
Who is eligible: Undergraduate (including honors college) and graduate students (including law and medical school students) of the University of Arizona.
Verification process: The library automatically downloads student information from the University Information System (UIS) which pulls information from the Student Information System (SIS) on a regular basis. The library pulls information from UIS every day (excluding holidays).
Library application needed: Application not needed.
Where to obtain privileges: See verification process above.
Cost: Free. Library Card Type: Your Cat Card
Length of Validity: 1 semester (Spring: 8/23/2009). Privleges for new accounts will start 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Borrowing privileges: Click here for information on Circulation Periods and Check-Out Limits.
Special Policies:
- Newly admitted freshman or transfer Honors students are required to officially join Honors during the first 5 weeks of classes. This signifies acceptance of the offer of Honors admission and allows students to keep their Honors benefits. These benefits are outlined in the "benefits" section of the Honors College web site. To officially join, students visit the Honors College web site and fill out the new student form. Students who do not officially join Honors will lose their Honors status and will need to apply for Honors admission as a current UA student via the nomination process.
All current Honors students are required to update their Honors status once each semester, during the first five weeks of classes. Failure to do so may result in the loss of Honors privileges. Please visit the Honors College website for more information.
It should be noted that during the first 21 days of class, your honor's status will NOT be in the library database because the library needs to wait for information to be sent to the Student Information System (SIS) from the Honors College. Please note the checkout limits for undergraduates. Information supplied by the Honors College to SIS will be downloaded on a weekly basis. - Unpaid balances of $2 or more will be sent to the Bursar's office once a month.
- Per University policy, email is a mechanism for official communication within the University of Arizona. Official University email accounts are available for all enrolled students, faculty and staff. and must be utilized for library communication.
Underage Card
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Visiting Scholars
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