For your protection and security, your Library Card is the preferred mode of accessing your account. Forbes Library and the CWMARS library consortium are dedicated to maintaining the privacy of individuals' accounts. Therefore we ask you to have your card ready when processing all transactions.
In addition-
- Using your card indicates you approve of each item checked out on your account (Remember - Library Cards are not transferable, even among family members!)
- Using your card assures its proper usage within the CWMARS system of 100+ libraries.
- Having your card allows library staff consistent workflow and our ability to serve you better; our backup circulation system is numeric-only.
- Using your card assures your security and privacy - Forbes Library adheres to the policy of the American Library Association which states that friends or family members, including parents and their children, may NOT access each other's accounts. Forbes Library does not discriminate by age regarding this privacy policy.
- Having your card is necessary for access to Forbes Library internet reservation system as well as telephone renewals.
You will need your library card number to access your account online; therefore if you have lost your card, please report it immediately. Replacement cards are $1.00 for paper and $2.00 for plastic keychain.