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Community Patrons: Home

Information about VCSU library services for members of the Valley City community

Welcome to the Community Patron information page! 

On this page you can find information about services for community (non-VCSU) patrons! 

Library Cards

Residents living within the Valley City Community are eligible to apply for a free Community Library Card. Residents may apply for a Community Library Card at the Information Desk (or by using our online form) and must bring proof of residency or a photo ID. The card will be issued within 48 hours of completing an application. Community accounts expire every 2 years, and a community user must provide the Library with updated contact information to be eligible for an account renewal.

To obtain a library card please visit us at the VCSU Library!

Research 

Librarians are available to assist you with any research needs you may have!

Please visit the library or contact us (library@vcsu.edu / 701-845-7277) for assistance. 

Community Patron Borrowing Policies 

Community users may have no more than five books checked out at one time and may not check out items on reserve for coursework.

Due to licensing agreements and service contracts, community users are unable to use most of the Library's electronic resources off campus. However, the electronic popular reading collection is available for Community patrons from both on and off campus through the Libby app. See library staff with any questions! 

Borrowing Periods

Books 4 weeks
DVDs & AVs 1 week
Curriculum Library 4 weeks
Periodicals Overnight (or 3 days - dependent on resource)

Reserving Library Spaces

Library Spaces

The VCSU Library has 2 dedicated classroom spaces, 2 flex spaces, and 4 study rooms. These spaces can be used for classes, meetings, office hours, etc. Visit our Library Spaces OneStop folder for more information about booking our spaces. 

Printing / Scanning / Faxing

Community Patrons can use VCSU Library to Print, Scan, and Fax. Printing is limited to 30 pages per day. See below for the associated fees: 

Printing (Black and White)

0.15$ per sheet (one sided)

0.25$ per sheet (double sided)
Printing (Color)

0.50$ per sheet (one sided)

0.75$ per sheet (double sided)
Scanning Free
Fax 1$ per fax job

Computer Access

The VCSU Library has 4 public use computer stations that community patrons can use. These computers are located in the lobby of the VCSU Library.