Public Patrons

Berry alumni may apply for borrowing privileges.

• Complete an application form following graduation.
• Address verification is required annually to maintain an active account.

Borrowers must provide one of the following forms of identification when applying for borrowing privileges:

1. Current, valid Driver’s License or State Identification Card with current address.
2. Another type of photo identification (passport, student ID card, etc.) plus a utility bill or lease agreement with current address.

CIRCULATION INFORMATION

• Books, Government Publications, and New Titles – 4 week Loan Period (no renewals)
• Alumni may NOT check out Media, Reference Materials, Periodicals, or Lending Technology 
• Limit 8 items per patron
• No items can be placed on hold

**The borrower is responsible for any materials borrowed and for any fees assessed as a result of overdue, lost or damaged items.

Employees or students of a GPALS institution may apply for borrowing privileges.

Borrowers must provide the following forms of identification when applying for borrowing privileges:

• GPALS Card and Institution Identification 

CIRCULATION INFORMATION

• Books, Government Publications, and New Titles – 4 week Loan Period (no renewals)
• Community Patrons may NOT check out Media, Reference Materials, Periodicals, or Lending Technology
• Limit 5 items per patron
• No items can be placed on hold

**The borrower is responsible for any materials borrowed and for any fees assessed as a result of overdue, lost or damaged items.

Spires Residents may apply for borrowing privileges.

• Complete an application form
• Show official documentation of Spires residency

Borrowers must provide one of the following forms of identification when applying for borrowing privileges:

1. Current, valid Georgia Driver’s License or State Identification Card with current address.
2. Another type of photo identification (passport, student ID card, etc.) plus a utility bill or lease agreement with current address.

CIRCULATION INFORMATION

• Books, Government Publications, and New Titles – 4 week Loan Period (no renewals)
• Spires Residents may NOT check out Media, Reference Materials, Periodicals, or Lending Technology 
• Limit 5 items per patron
• No items can be placed on hold

**The borrower is responsible for any materials borrowed and for any fees assessed as a result of overdue, lost or damaged items.

Individuals from surrounding communities who are not currently enrolled students or current employees at Berry College may apply for borrowing privileges. 

• Borrowers must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
• Borrowers between the ages of 16-18 may apply for borrowing privileges but a parent or guardian must be present to sign the borrowing agreement.
• Address verification is required annually to maintain an active account. 

Borrowers must provide one of the following forms of identification when applying for borrowing privileges:

1. Current, valid Georgia Driver’s License or State Identification Card with current address.
2. Another type of photo identification (passport, student ID card, etc.) plus a utility bill or lease agreement with current address.

CIRCULATION INFORMATION

• Books, Government Publications, and New Titles – 4 week Loan Period (no renewals)
• Community Patrons may NOT check out Media, Reference Materials, Periodicals, or Lending Technology
• Limit 5 items per patron
• No items can be placed on hold

**The borrower is responsible for any materials borrowed and for any fees assessed as a result of overdue, lost or damaged items.