Educator Library Cards

Educator Cards are available to teachers and teacher's assistants who are residents of Lake Bluff, teach in Lake Bluff classrooms, or teach in a public school district that serves Lake Bluff.

Registration Requirements

• The school must provide a letter on school letterhead stating that the school accepts financial responsibility for fines, fees, and replacement costs associated with the card.
• The school must provide a list of individuals who are authorized for Educator Card privileges.
• The Educator Card applicant must present a photo ID and complete an Educator Card Application in order to pick up their Educator Card.

Usage & Restrictions

• Educator Cards may be used only to check out or access items for school-related use. This includes items for use in the classroom, materials for lesson planning, and professional development materials.
• Educator Cards may not be used to check out items for personal use.
• Educator Cards are valid at the Lake Bluff Library only and may not be registered at another library.
• Educator Cards are valid until the start of the following school year.

Loan Periods

• Educator Cards have an extended loan period of 6 weeks.
• Items may be renewed up to three times provided there are no holds on the item. Additional renewal periods are 1 or 2 weeks, depending on the item format. Please visit our Loan Periods and Fees page for more information.

Fines

• Educator Cards do not accrue overdue fines.
• Educator Card holders are responsible for fees for items that are lost or damaged.
• Accounts with fee balances in excess of $10.00 will be blocked from borrowing until their account balance is resolved.