How Do I Get a Library Card?
Patrons may register for a library card at a library branch or via the 'SIGN UP' option available on the library's online catalog at https://llf.biblionix.com/catalog.
The number and types of materials available for lending to a patron is based on the patron’s membership type. A patron’s membership type is based on the patron’s physical address and the presentation of identification during the registration process.
The first library card is free. Replacement cards are $2.00.
Cards will automatically “expire” every 12-24 months. Patrons attempting to use an expired card will be prompted to provide updated contact information for their account(s).
Option 1: Apply for a Library Card Online
Patrons who register online using the 'SIGN UP' registration option (available at https://llf.biblionix.com/catalog) are able to access any of the library's digital resources, but must upgrade their registration to access physical resources.
Library card information for online registrations is emailed to patrons using the email address provided on the online registration form. Supplying an invalid address may result in a delay in accessing library services.
See the ‘Apply for a Library Card at a Library Branch’ sections for requirements to upgrade from an online registration.
Option 2: Apply for a Library Card at a Library Branch
Requirements for Juvenile Patrons (<18 years old)
- Juvenile patrons must be registered by an individual 18 years of age or older. That individual must also maintain a current library registration.
Juvenile patrons wishing to use the library’s public access computers must have a Computer Use Agreement on file. The form can be completed by the same patron authorizing the juvenile’s account. It is only necessary to complete the form once.
Card Type: FULL ACCESS
This card type is assigned when the patron is able to provide
- an official government issued photo ID AND
- resides inside the library (consortium) service area.
Patrons with a FULL ACCESS card can borrow up to 15 total library items at a time.
Card Type: BASIC ACCESS
This card type is assigned when the patron is able to provide
- an official government issued photo ID BUT
- resides outside the library (consortium) service area.
Patrons with BASIC ACCESS can borrow up to 5 total library items at a time.
Forms
Card applications are available at all library branches. Optionally, forms can be completed online, printed, and brought to the library. Please note that the ability to complete the forms online is based on the software being used by the applicant. The signature and staff portions of the applications cannot be completed online. Applicants who are unable to complete the forms online may still print the forms and complete them by hand.
What If I Don’t Live in Lincoln, Lawrence, or Franklin County?
Lincoln Lawrence Franklin Regional Library (LLF) is a member of the Longleaf Consortium. This consortium agreement allows citizens who live in one of the following counties to sign up for an LLF FULL ACCESS card the same as LLF residents: Copiah, Jefferson, Jefferson-Davis, Marion, Pike, Amite, Walthall.
Patrons who do not live in the counties serviced by the Longleaf Consortium can register for a free BASIC ACCESS card (see section ‘Card type: BASIC ACCESS’).