Who can get an Educator Card?
Any educator that does not already have a teacher or educator card at another CLEVNET library, and whose personal library card is in good standing, may apply for an educator card. The educator will be required to show current identification and current school identification.
Parents that home-school their child may apply for a card if they present a letter from the State of Ohio or the online school their child is attending for the current year. The Educator Card will expire yearly. Although you will not need to fill out a new application you will be asked to verify your information for the current school year. The patron’s personal card must remain in good standing.
What can be checked out and what are the loan periods?
Print, audio, and audio-visual material owned by WCPL (excluding express materials) may be checked out for a six-week initial loan period. The materials may be renewed for one additional six-week period if there is no one waiting for the material.
Materials from other Clevnet Libraries may be checked out on an Educator Card. However, all materials owned by other libraries are subject to the owning libraries’ circulation policies, including fine policies
What about charges?
Patrons with Educator Cards are responsible for lost and damaged materials charges. WCPL is a fine free library, however, some exclusions may apply.
Can I have materials pulled in advance?
Yes, we ask you give the librarians 24 hours of notice to process your request. Call or email your local branch with your request. You can also complete a Teacher Loan Request online.
Educator-Professional Library Cards
Effective Date: October 20, 2009; Revised 4/18/22; 3/18/24
The Educator-Professional card should be used for educational and professional purposes only. Loan periods, late fee rates and renewal limits will vary. Loan periods will be listed on the date due receipt. A maximum of 100 items can be checked out on the Educator-Professional card. Materials may be renewable, depending on the item.
The patron must have identification showing name and current mailing address to sign up for the card. The Educator-Professional library card cannot be issued if a patron has $25.00 or more in fees on their personal library card. Once fees are below $25.00, an Educator-Professional library card will be issued.
The individual signing is responsible for all transactions on the Educator-Professional card. All regular library circulation policies and procedures apply to the use of this card. The card holder is responsible for all unreturned materials, overdue fees, and lost/damaged materials.
It is the responsibility of the card holder to notify the Wayne County Public Library if the card is misplaced or stolen. A new card will be issued and the original card number will be listed as invalid.
The Educator-Professional library card will expire in one year. All cards will be updated and renewed each year. If the card is not used after a period of time, it will be cancelled.