About Your Library Number
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General information
Your library number is a unique identifier that gives you access to all services at the library and connects to your personal library account.
How do I find my library number?
1. Look for your library number on your student ID card (Panther ID card or Continuing Education ID card).
or2. Log into your PAWS account ( http://www.eiu.edu/~registra/pawhome.htm ) and select the button “Student Passwords & Keys”.
How do I get a Panther Card?
Visit the Panther Card office in the Telecommunications Office located in the Student Services building or call them at 581-6596. All on-campus students, staff, and faculty are expected to obtain a Panther Card. It contains your library number and also provides you with access to an array of campus privileges.
How do I get a student I.D. card if I am a continuing education student?
Click here to fill out a form to get your non-photo student ID card which is offered to continuing education students. Eastern issues non-photo student ID cards to continuing education students. This card contains the library number which grants you the same access to library resources as on-campus students. Your library number entitles you to:
- Access the library catalog and electronic databases
- Check out materials at a distance and have them sent to your home or office (if outside Coles County)
- Interlibrary loan services (request materials from other libraries)
- Check out materials in person at Booth Library and 65 other academic libraries in Illinois. An additional photo ID is required for this.
- Request reference services and electronic document delivery
If the number on the card is not yet active, email the library at library@eiu.edu (Ask A Librarian) or call the library’s circulation desk at 581-6071 to have it activated.
Can I use my library number during the summer?
You may use your library number as long as you have registered for an upcoming semester (e.g. Fall semester).
What do I do if I lose my Panther Card or my student I.D. card for continuing education students? Can I still use the library?
First, you should immediately notify the Panther Card Office located in the Student Services building (581-6596) in addition to reporting it to the library’s Circulation Services (581-6071) in order to prevent misuse of your card by someone else.
Can I obtain both a Panther Card and a student ID card for continuing education students?
No. If you already
have an active Panther Card, you may not request a Continuing Education
student ID Card. Either card gives you full access to library services;
however, the Panther Card also provides access to many other functions
on campus. Note: When continuing education students apply for a Panther
Card in person at the Panther Card office, their student I.D. card for
continuing education students will be deactivated.
If you have further questions,
call 1 866-ToBooth (1-866-862-6684) or send an email message to the library
at library@eiu.edu
(Ask A Librarian).
