Institution Cards (Day Care)

The Library is now offering a special use Institution Library Card to any authorized licensed preschool, nursery school, or day care (commercial or residential) facility located in the legal service area of West Bloomfield Township Public Library.

While this card is issued in the name of the institution, the Director’s name must be given as the contact person. Applicants must submit proof of identification and an Institution Library Card application that includes the signature of the director/contact person.

The card is renewable on an annual basis in September by the contact person.

Card Responsibilities

• Use of the Institution Library Card is intended to support the operation of the institution. It is not for the personal needs of the cardholder.
• The established Library fines and fees schedule and library loan rules must be followed.
• Accrued fines and fees are the responsibility of the institution.
• Overdue notices are sent to the attention of the contact person at the institution. All outstanding fines and fees must be paid before the card may be renewed.

Institution Card Privileges

• All circulating youth library materials are available for institutional loan. There is a one (1)-renewal limit on items eligible for renewal.
• Teachers may call in advance to have items selected by a librarian.
• There is a maximum limit of 75 items checked out on the card at any given time.
• The card does not offer the ability to place holds or request interlibrary loans.
• Due to licensing agreements, this card does not provide remote access to the Library’s databases.

If you would like a card for your facility, please email the Youth Department or call 248-232-2250.

Last Update: April 18, 2007