Free Borrower’s Card

Users Eligible for a Free UW Libraries Borrower’s Card

Individuals listed below will be issued a free UW Libraries Borrower’s Card upon presentation of appropriate identification to Library Account Services. Click “Apply Now!” below to begin filling out an online application.

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Cards can also be purchased from and renewed by the Library Account Services office in person or over the phone.

UW Libraries Borrower’s Card Privileges

Identification Required by Affiliation

Current UW Alumni Association members

Membership ID

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Faculty, staff, and students of Orbis Cascade Alliance institutions

Current institutional ID and ability to log into home institution library account

Faculty and academic personnel of each of the Washington State community colleges that are not members of the Orbis Cascade Alliance

Proof of current employment

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Spouses or domestic partners of UW faculty, staff, academic personnel, visiting scholars, administrative personnel, and retired faculty and staff.

Verification of spouse’s UW ID

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Washington State teachers and certified school personnel

Proof of current employment

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Federal and state governmental employees who have need of library material in an official capacity

Proof of current employment

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Contact Library Account Services to determine whether your institution is affiliated.

Faculty from institutions that participate in the Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program

Current institutional ID and ability to log into home institution library account

See the participating institutions in the Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program

Not listed above?

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