Library privileges may be granted to certain patrons not affiliated with the University. A special permit card will be issued to those who qualify. Please see the list below to see if you qualify.
I’m an alumni of JSU.
Holders of valid alumni membership cards from Jacksonville State University have borrowing privileges. Membership in the Alumni Association is administered by the Alumni Association. These patrons’ privileges are limited to five (5) books.
I’m a resident of Calhoun County.
A special permit card may be issued if you meet the following qualifications:
These patrons’ privileges are limited to five (5) books.
I want to become a Friend of the Library.
Membership in Friends of the Library is administered by the office of the Dean of Library Services. The membership fee is $30.00 a year. Friends may use their membership cards as special permit cards. Membership expires after one year. These patrons’ privileges are limited to five (5) books.
I’m a Gadsden State Community College student, faculty or staff member.
Gadsden State Community College students, faculty, and staff members with valid (current) Gadsden State Community College identification cards may be extended special permit privileges at no charge. Privileges will expire at the time of the expiration of their Gadsden State Community College semester registration. These patrons’ privileges are limited to three (3) books.
I’m participating in a special seminar on campus.
Participants in special seminars may be extended Library privileges at no charge. Library privileges will expire at the end of the seminar or class. These patrons’ privileges are limited to five (5) books.
I’m a staff member of the North Alabama Police Academy or ROTC.
Staff members of the North Alabama Police Academy and ROTC may be extended Library privileges at no charge. Library privileges expire at the end of the seminar or class. These patrons’ privileges are limited to five (5) books.
I’m a faculty or administrative staff member at Jacksonville Public Schools.
Faculty and administrative staff of the Jacksonville City School System will be extended special permit privileges. At the beginning of each year, the City Board of Education will submit a current list of employees for the creation of patron records. The patron records will expire after one year. Patrons in this category should present a picture identification to the Circulation staff. Special permit cards will not be issued routinely. These patrons’ privileges are limited to five (5) books.
How many items may I check out?
All non-affiliated patrons, except for Gadsden State Community College, may borrow a maximum of five (5) items at a time. GSCC patrons are limited to three (3) items.
How long will I be able to keep items which I check out?
Unaffiliated patrons may check out items for two weeks (14 days).
Am I able to renew items?
Items may be renewed a maximum number of three (3) times if other patrons have not requested them.
Library materials may be renewed by the Library's Circulation Desk in person or by calling (256) 782-5758.
What are the Library’s fines for items that are returned late?
Fines are accrued at $0.25 per day for a period of twenty-one (21) days, after which the item is charged to the “Lost” status.
“Lost” status is the term for when the item is twenty-one (21) days overdue. A processing service fee of $10.00 and the replacement cost of the items will be added to your Library account.
Please see the “Fines and Fees” tab on this page for more information regarding Fines and Fees.
Can my Library privileges be suspended or revoked?
The non-affiliated patron's borrowing privileges will be blocked when your Library fines and fees reach $25.00.
Patrons who do not return recalled items within the time specified on the recall notice or patrons who fail to return borrowed items or pay fines on overdue items will have their borrowing privileges blocked until they have done so.
Those who persistently violate borrowing privileges may be permanently blocked from these privileges.
The item I want is checked out. Am I able to have the item recalled or held for me when it is returned?
No. Non-affiliated patrons do not have Hold or Recall privileges.
Am I able to check out books with restricted check out periods or items on Reserve?
No. Only patrons affiliated with the University may check out these items.
Am I able to access the electronic databases from off campus?
No. Only patrons affiliated with the University may use these resources off campus.