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Registering with the Libraries

All faculty, staff and students officially affiliated with Penn State and residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are permitted to register with the Libraries.

  • Faculty, staff and students including wage or part-time staff and non-degree or part-time students are eligible for Penn State IDs that will serve as library cards. Penn State IDs are available at any ID office.
  • Pennsylvania state residents having proper ID (PA drivers license or state ID) with current address will be issued a Resident Borrowers card by the Libraries.

Please Note: A current Penn State ID or Resident Borrowers card must be presented whenever borrowing materials from the Libraries.