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Daviess County Library

Get a Library Card?

How to get a Daviess County, MO, Library Card

E-Cards are available for individuals who live in Daviess County and wish to only access online materials. Complete the E-Card form and submit (coming soon). Card numbers will be distributed by e-mail.  

Library cards are free to all Daviess County, MO, residents and property owners with proof of residency or property ownership. 

  • Complete application form in person at either library 
  • Provide current photo identification and proof of current Daviess County address (either valid driver’s license w/ Daviess County address OR valid/current photo ID and piece of official mail, rent agreement, tax receipt, etc)
  • 1 reference contact unless living in Daviess County less than 5 years, then a 2nd reference is required
  • Patrons under the age of 18 will be required to obtain the signature of a parent or legal guardian to obtain a card.  Parents/legal guardians are responsible for materials checked out on their child’s card and information accessed on computer workstations.  Non-resident cards are available for an annual fee of $20.
  • Sign the card
  • Patrons applying for a new library card may check out 2 materials throughout a 90-day “New Member” status.  After 90 days, assuming patron remains in good standing regarding renewed and returned books, status will be changed to “Regular” with the following standard lending and renewal periods.

LENDING & RENEWAL PERIODS and FINES

Group

Limit

Loan Period

Items

Grace Period

Renewal Time

# of items available for renewal

New Patron

(90 day probationary period)

2

14 days

General Collection (NO electronic devices; NO ILLs))

6 days

14 days

2

Temporary Card (computers & digital resources only)

0

0

0

0

0

0

Regular Patron

6/each type

24 total

14 days books & audiobooks/7 days DVDs

General Collection

6 days

14 days

3

Schools

50

28 days

General Collection

No grace

14 days

25

Homeschool

25

28 days

General Collection

6 days

14 days

25

Outreach

25

28 days books & audiobooks

General Collection

6 days

14 days

25

E-cards (digital resources only)

0

By consortia

0

0

0

0

LOST OR STOLEN CARD:

If a patron's library card is lost of stolen, the library should be notified immediately.  A patron is responsible for all materials checked out on their library card if the card is lost or stolen and not reported.  A patron will be charged $1.00 for a card replacement.