Library Cards & Borrowing Privileges
The Alberta Library (TAL)
Type of Material |
Loan Period |
Fines per item |
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University of Alberta or NEOS Library Materials |
2 weeks |
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University of Alberta Course Materials | No Loan | ||
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Borrowing Privileges
Borrowing privileges may be obtained at a Library Service Desk with photo identification and proof of current Canadian address.
Acceptable photo identification:
- Current University of Alberta staff, student, or Alumni ONEcards
- Current NEOS partner library (eg. MacEwan University) staff or student cards with photo
- Valid driver's license from any country (requires proof of Canadian address if it's international)
- Current government issued photo identification from any province or country (requires proof of Canadian address if it's international)
- Current high school, college or university student identification (requires proof of Canadian address)
- Current passport from any country (requires proof of Canadian address)
Examples that are not acceptable:
- Fitness or sports club memberships
- Workplace identification
- Association or trade union identification
Acceptable proof of current Canadian address:
- Current University of Alberta staff, student, or Alumni ONEcards
- Current NEOS partner library (eg. MacEwan University) staff or student cards with photo (NEOS staff with cards that do not include a photo must provide photo identification as outlined above in addition to their NEOS Library Card)
- Valid Canadian driver's license
- Letter of confirmation, including your name, from a local hotel or University residence
- Letter of introduction, including your name, from a University of Alberta department
- Credit card or utility bill, including your name, issued in the last three months
- Bank statement, including your name, issued in the last three months
- Current automobile or home insurance policy, including your name.
- Current Government ID from any Canadian province/territory
- Provincial Education student record, including your name.
Examples that are not acceptable:
- Addresses not written in Roman letters
- Bills or bank statements issued more than three months ago
- Passports (without proof of Canadian address)
Suspension of Borrowing Privileges
- Late fines are charged to a maximum of $31/item
- Borrowing privileges will be suspended when bills/accruing fines total over $50
How to Pay Fines
- Online via My Account
- InfoLink: Cash or ONEcard payment can be made in-person at all InfoLink locations. Credit or debit card payment is also available at the InfoLink ONEcard Service Centre (9104 HUB) and Student Life Central (0-81 SUB). Please refer to the InfoLink website for their hours of operation.
- By Mail: Cheques should be made payable to University of Alberta Library and include your ONEcard/Library Barcode Number or Student ID Number on the back of the cheque. If your cheque does not already include your current address and telephone number, include this information on the cheque as well. Mail cheque to:
- University of Alberta
5-07 Cameron Library
11231 Saskatchewan Drive NW
Edmonton, AB T6G 2J8
Attn: Rehana Bennett