Purchase a Borrower’s Card
Purchase a UW Libraries Borrower’s Card
To purchase a UW Libraries Borrower’s Card, you must supply a physical address and provide an official government issued photo ID. Verification of your ID will be required when you renew your account. Click “Apply Now!” below to begin filling out an online application.
Cards can also be purchased from and renewed by the Library Account Services office in person or over the phone.
Individuals:
There is a non-refundable fee of $100.00 per year or $30.00 for three months.
- County and city government officials
- Individuals who qualify on a basis of research needs and non-availability of material from other sources
- Students from other institutions, including high school students ages 15-17 with parental/guardian permission
- Faculty of four-year colleges and universities
Organizations and businesses:
For organizations and businesses that need research material not available from other libraries, cards are issued to a principal borrower rather than the organization. The principal borrower assumes responsibility for return of material and payment of library charges for all cards issued in their name.
There is a non-refundable fee of $200.00 per card per year or $70.00 per card for three months. Additional cards in the name of the same principal borrower can be issued for a fee of $70.00 per card. These proxy cards will expire the same day as the principal borrower’s card.