Services for Community Members and Visitors
Residents living within the Valley City Community are eligible to apply for a free Community Library Card. To obtain a library card, bring proof of residency or a photo ID to the library and complete an application form. The card will be issued within 48 hours of completing the form. Community accounts expire every 2 years, and a community user must provide the Library with updated contact information to be eligible for an account renewal.
Community users may have no more than five books checked out at one time and may not check out items on reserve for coursework. Due to licensing agreements and service contracts, community users are unable to use most of the Library's electronic resources off campus. However, the electronic popular reading collection is available for community patrons, from both on and off campus, through the Libby app. See library staff with any questions.
What can I borrow, and for how long?
| Books | 4 weeks |
| DVDs | 2 weeks |
| Magazines | 3 days |
| Archival Materials | By arrangement only |
Community patrons may use their own devices and connect to VCSU's Guest Wireless Network using the instructions below.
Community Patrons can use the VCSU Library to print, scan, and fax. Printing is limited to 30 pages per day. See below for the associated fees:
| Printing/copying (black & white) | 0.15$ per sheet (single-sided, standard size) |
| Printing/copying (color) | 0.50$ per sheet (single-sided, standard size) |
| Scanning | Free |
| Faxing | 1$ per fax job |
Librarians are available to assist you with any research needs you may have. Please visit the library or contact us at library@vcsu.edu / 701-845-7277 for assistance.