Affiliated Patron Borrowing Policy
Last Revised: 08/30/2026
The Library welcomes guest borrowers from the community but exists primarily to meet the needs of the students, faculty, and staff of Muhlenberg College. Some services are restricted.
Identification:
All patrons (i.e., Lehigh Valley community members) must present a valid I.D., such as a driver’s license or school I.D. to register and obtain a library card. There is no cost.
Borrowing Policy
| Type | Days | Max # |
|---|---|---|
| Books (Main Collection) | 28 Days | |
| Leisure Reading Collection | 21 Days | 6 |
| Movies (In-House Use Only) | 4 Hours |
Maximum checkout: 10 items/1 movie (movies may not leave the Library)
Most library materials are available for use, but cannot be checked-out. These items include: the juvenile collection, reference works, periodicals, rare books, and archives and manuscripts.
Renewals
To renew Trexler Library Materials, patrons may:
- call (484) 664-3500 (ext. x3500 from campus phones)
- email the Circulation Desk, [email protected]
To renew Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Materials, follow the directions on the strap or email [email protected].
Fees
- Fines are $0.25/day.
- Unreturned, lost, or damaged items will be billed. l
- $1 in billed items will result in suspension of library privileges until fines are paid.
Lost/Damaged Materials
If a book is lost or damaged, the borrower is responsible for paying the cost to replace the item, including a processing fee. The individual will be billed by the library for the replacement.
Library Card Expiration
Trexler Library Affiliated library cards are valid for one year. Cards are renewable after a year upon verification of contact information in person.