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TexShare • TexShare Card Program • Carrollton-Issued TexShare Card • TexShare Cards Issued by Other Libraries

TexShare

TexShare is a consortium of Texas libraries joining together to share print and electronic materials, purchase online resources, and combine staff expertise administered by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

TexShare Card Program

The TexShare Card Program is a reciprocal borrowing program which allows registered users of participating TexShare libraries to obtain a TexShare card and use the card to borrow materials directly from other participating libraries.

You must obtain a TexShare card from your home institution before going to other libraries. Each library sets its own lending policies for visiting TexShare Card users. Contact the library to find out about their lending rules.

Find out more on the TexShare Card Program page

Carrollton-Issued TexShare Card

Eligibility requirements to be issued a TexShare Card by the Carrollton Public Library for use at another library where you are not eligible for a free card:

• Carrollton resident
• Be a regular patron currently in good standing *
• Cardholder for six months or more
• Texas Driver License or ID

* As currently defined, a patron in good standing has:

• NO overdue materials
• Fees LESS than $10

TexShare Cards may not be renewed if items are overdue or fees are present on the account.

Contact your hometown library to check if they are participating in the TexShare card program if you are NOT a resident of Carrollton and want to get a TexShare card to use at another Texas library.

TexShare Cards Issued by Other Libraries 

Using Your Hometown Library TexShare Card at Carrollton Public Library

• TexShare borrowers must present photo ID and proof of current address along with your TexShare card when you apply to use it at the Carrollton Public Library and for any subsequent renewals.
• A barcode will be attached to your TexShare card to allow you to borrow physical items from the Carrollton Public Library.

Carrollton Public Library's Lending Policy

• Allowed to checkout up to 5 items at a time
• Allowed to place up to 5 holds at a time
• Disallowed from borrowing resident-only items, such as hotspots and tool kits
• Unable to access digital Library materials remotely
• Suspended from borrowing if any items overdue 4 days or if any fees exceeding $9.99 are incurred.

Borrowing & Renewal Policies:

Lending period is three weeks for all TexShare eligible items. Find out specifics on the Checking Out & Renewing page.

Returns, Reminders, & Lost Items:

Find this information on the Returning, Notices, & Overdues page.

Fees:

See the Fees page for details on how you are charged for lost or damaged Library materials.