To access your library’s wealth of physical and digital resources, you do need a library card, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to take your physical card wherever you go. We have several options for those uninterested in carrying a wallet or adding another tiny card to their keyring.
The first option is to use the “manual entry” on our self-checkout to enter your library card number and PIN, either from memory, a photo or even an entry in a note-taking app. If you forgot that PIN, our staff can reset it to your birthday. If you want to check out with one of our staff, you can verify your account by telling them your card number and PIN.
If you’re a frequent user of Libby, you’re already carrying your card number in the app. To view your card number, make sure the icon in the bottom middle of the screen is highlighted. Then, drag down to the bottom where “manage cards” is written in red. Tap that, and you’ll see your card number.
You can also add your card to several digital wallets. Unfortunately, Apple Wallet isn’t one of them, but you can find steps on how to add your card to Google Wallet here. Another commonly used digital wallet is the Keyring app, available for free from your app store. Once you’ve downloaded and installed it, you can use the instructions here to upload your library card.
The final alternative is for those who want to keep things really simple. Take a photograph of your card where the barcode is clearly visible. If your phone is bright enough, you’ll be able to scan the picture at both the self-checkouts and our main Check Out Desk.
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