(LVCIL, PALCI, LVAIC, Other)
The Library exists to meet the needs of the students, faculty and staff of Muhlenberg College.

Identification

LVCIL LVCIL patrons must present a valid I.D. to register and obtain a library card.
PALCI  PALCI patrons must present a completed “Direct Faculty Borrowing Authorization” form
from their home institution to register and obtain a Trexler Library card.
LVAIC  LVAIC patrons must present a valid I.D. from the college they attend to register and
obtain a Trexler Library card.
Other Other 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.

Borrowing Policy

21 Days Books (Main Collection)
Government Documents
New York Times Best Sellers
4 Hours  Movies (In-House Use Only)

Maximum checkout: 10 items/1 movie (movies may not leave the Library) Non-circulating materials available for use in the library include reference works, periodicals, rare books, 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]

Fees

  • Fines are $0.25/day.
  • Unreturned, lost or damaged items will be billed.
  • $1 in billed items will result in suspension of library privileges.

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.

Library Card Expiration

Trexler Library Affiliated library cards are valid for one year. After a year, library staff needs to verify contact information and then will renew a patron’s card for the next year.

Last Revised: 06/28/2023