Library Policies

Mission and Policies for Henry Buhl Library

Who?

Who May Use the Library?

The primary patron group of the library is the students, faculty, and staff of Grove City College.  Members of this patron group must present their college identification cards for all library transactions.

Family members of college employees are required to present their campus ID cards for all transactions.  Town patrons will be issued library cards and must present them at the time of service. The services available for each patron category are listed below.

How?

How to Obtain a Borrower's Card:

Students, Faculty, and Staff must use their Grove City College ID.  This card is required for all circulation transactions.

Family members of Grove City College employees must present their college identification card to the librarian at the Reference Desk for validation.  This card is required for all circulation transactions.

Grove City Borough residents must be 18 years of age or older and present a valid form of identification, such as a driver's license, to receive a library card.  This card is required for all circulation transactions.  Applications for library cards are available at the Reference Desk.

Reciprocal Borrowing

Lyrasis Reciprocal Borrowing 

Visiting patrons using the Lyrasis Reciprocal Borrowing Program may borrow general circulating items for 21 days with 1 renewal.  Reciprocal borrowing patrons are subject to the same penalties for overdue items as the students of Grove City College.

Information for GCC Students, Faculty and Staff wishing to participate is located here.