Library Cards

UI faculty, staff, and students use the Vandal Card as their library card to:

• Access library databases
• Borrow/Renew books
• View your library account
• Use Interlibrary Loan

Getting a Library Card

If you have a University of Idaho Vandal ID card, this is your Library ID number, too, and you should register your 14-digit barcode with the library. Register in person at the Library's Circulation Desk or call 208-885-6559. For non-Moscow campus students, fill out this online form.

For distance education and Independent Study students, and off campus faculty and staff:

• If you don't have a Vandal ID card, you should apply for a Library ID number by filling out this online form.
• Allow 24 hours (Monday through Friday) for the process to be completed.
• If you do not have an affiliation with the UI, you will not be able to access most databases.

Using your Library ID number to access databases

Most databases are restricted to UI students and staff. To verify your status, you will be prompted to enter your last name and 14-digit barcode number that is located on the bottom or back of your Vandal Card or library card. Your student ID number will not work.

Guest privileges are available to:

• Members of WIN may use their home library's card.
• Idaho residents with photo ID
• WSU faculty, staff, and students with WSU ID
• Idaho residents under 18 years old (must have parent willing to establish a parent/child account).

Guests may borrow materials but do not have access to most electronic resources or library-specific services.