Students, Faculty, and Staff will be issued a Whitman ID through the Human Resources Office and Campus Security. Cards must be validated for use at the Penrose Library Circulation Desk. Any questions or concerns about ID or Library cards should be directed to the Circulation desk (509-527-5192). Emeritus faculty should retain their library access and privileges with their ID, we have had issues where the accounts expire so if you experience access problems please get in touch with us at library@whitman.edu and we will restore your account if needed.
Alumni Borrowers are issued ID cards through the Alumni Office & Campus Security.
Employee Spouses are issued ID cards through Campus Security. Then you will need to bring your ID card to the circulation desk to be added to our system.
Community Borrowers may purchase a library card at the Circulation Desk. Cards will be issued upon completion of an application form, presentation of photo ID, and payment of appropriate fees. Community members under the age of 18 must have a parent present to be issued a card. Please see our Community Borrowing FAQ for more information.
Library users assume responsibility for notifying the Library of change of address, loss or theft of ID or library cards, and loss or theft of library materials they have borrowed. Library users also accept responsibility for materials borrowed on their ID card and for returning the materials to the Library by the due date.
