Library Patrons
Visitors
The university welcomes patrons not affiliated with APU as a student, faculty member, or staff member to use the APU Libraries' resources. Priority is given to the APU community, and certain restrictions on database use and electronic resources may exist. Although we try to accommodate all library patrons, APU students, faculty and staff do have priority over Courtesy Patrons in the use of library facilities and services.
Borrowing Materials
To borrow materials, visitors must complete the "APU Guest Library Patron Registration" form, available at the Circulation Desk at the Stamps, Marshburn, and Darling libraries, must be completed and presented with a photo ID.
In addition, APU alumni must present an Alumni card (available from the Office of Alumni Relations) and area clergy must present a business card. SCATLA members must present the card issued by their school. SCELC members must present the form issued by their school. Community residents pay $20.00 per year for the privilege of using the libraries. The fee is waived for APU alumni, area clergy and SCATLA and SCELC members.
Courtesy Patrons must present a photo ID and a valid Courtesy Patron card to check out books (maximum five items per visit). Date due bookmarks are available at the Circulation Desk. The APU library online catalog, APOLIS2, will also indicate the due date. The loan period for most materials is four weeks. Reserve materials and Media materials may not be checked out by Courtesy Patrons. Because of our contractual arrangements with the organizations involved, Courtesy patrons are not permitted to use the University's InterLibrary Loan or LINK+ facilities.
Courtesy Patrons do not have access to online library account functions. Renewals can be requested by contacting the circulation desk at the Stamps, Marshburn, or Darling Library.
