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Library Access

Overview

All library users 18 years of age or older must have a current Biola ID, Alumni ID, Reciprocal Borrowing Card or One-Day Pass for entrance. Library entrance and are determined by the account type. See options below.

One-Day Pass

Library users at least 18 years of age may obtain a One-Day Pass at the Reception Desk. Photo ID is required. The pass expires at the end of the day and does not include borrowing privileges. A maximum of three passes per calendar year may be issued.

Children

Children (ages 13-17) of current Biola students, staff, and faculty may use the library independently, provided they are checked in by the Biola member at the Reception Desk. Biola ID is required. All other children must remain with a parent or guardian at all times while using the library. Parents and guardians are responsible to ensure the children abide by the Library Code of Conduct. Library staff may inquire about the age of a child at the library entrance.

Library Card Options

User Type	Card Type	Eligibility	Usage Privileges
Biola Students, Staff, Faculty, and Faculty Emeriti	Biola ID; issued at IT Service Desk	Current Biola student, staff, faculty, or	Library entrance; ; Interlibrary Loan; Remote access to
Biola Board of Trustees	Biola ID; issued at IT Service Desk	Current Board of Trustees member	Library entrance; ; Interlibrary Loan; Remote access to
Visiting Scholars	Biola ID; issued at IT Service Desk	Scholars formally invited to conduct research at Biola; approval is granted by the Provost	Library entrance; ; Interlibrary Loan; Remote access to
Biola Alumni	Alumni ID; issued at Alumni Engagement	Biola alumnus, as determined by Alumni Engagement	Library entrance; No borrowing privileges; Remote access to
Members	Reciprocal Borrowing Card;	Members of participating libraries	Library entrance;
Biola Retired Employees	Biola ID; issued at IT Service Desk	Retired Biola employee, as determined by Human Resources	Library entrance;