Library Services for the Public
As a comprehensive Catholic university, Cardinal Stritch University Library has facilities and services primarily for its own faculty, staff, and students. The library is available, however, for use by other patron groups with limited borrower and user services. In order to provide for limited borrowing and other services designated below, community members may apply for a Community Borrower Card.
Library Card
Persons 18 years of age or older, who are not faculty, students, staff, or alumni of Cardinal Stritch University, may have limited borrowing privileges for the annual fee of $40.
Library cards are valid for one year from the date of issue. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately. There is a $5 processing charge for replacement cards. Card holders must present their library card and a photo ID to borrow materials. Borrowers are responsible for all materials checked out on their library card. Library cards are not transferable. Card holders, by signing the application, are agreeing to observe Cardinal Stritch University Library policies. Failure to abide by all regulations can result in withdrawal of borrowing privileges. There is no automatic continuation of these privileges. Patrons must re-apply and pay the annual fee for each continuing year that they want library services.
Loan Rules
Card holders may have up to 5 items checked out at one time with their community borrower card. Most books from the collection have a 28 day circulation period, which will be indicated on your date due receipt upon check out. Most items can be renewed once if now hold has been placed on the time by another patron. Card holders may also use other print materials in the library including reference books, periodicals, newspapers, and microforms. Nonpayment of fines will result in permanent withdrawal of borrowing privileges. More information is available on the Loan Rules & Fines page.
SWITCH
Cardinal Stritch University is a member of a consortium called SWITCH that shares library resources among a number of private colleges in Southeastern Wisconsin. The Community Borrowing Card provides you with access to the general print collections that are searchable in our online union catalog called TOPCAT. In addition to the specific material restrictions listed below, there may be other special or local collections or formats that are also restricted from use with this card.
Services and facilities not part of this agreement
The following services and facilities are restricted:
- Interlibrary Loan Services (community borrowers are encouraged to request these services from their local public library).
- Group Study Rooms.
- Materials in special formats or collections such as items on reserve for classes.
- Online databases or other services that have license restrictions barring outside use. This restriction may either be complete or just on remote access to the product.
- Library instruction workshops.
- Laptops, iPads, and other electronic equipment.
Procedures for obtaining a borrowers card
- Fill out an application and return to the library with payment for the annual fee of $40.
MAIL TO:
Cardinal Stritch University
Attn: Library Circulation
6801 N. Yates Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
- A Community Borrower Card will be prepared and sent to you by mail within 7-10 business days.