Guests & Alumni

Library Access

A Biola ID, Alumni Association ID, or other Biola library card will allow you entrance into the library via use of the turnstile entrance card readers. Simply scan the barcode on the back of your card, and the turnstiles will release to allow you entrance into the building. The type of card you apply for will determine your level of access and borrowing privileges. Note: Visiting patrons from participating LINK+ libraries or students from reciprocal schools may gain entrance to Biola Library simply by presenting an ID card and/or letter from their home library at the Reception Desk.

Applying for a Library Card

Choose from one of the following categories:

Biola ID (issued at Student Services)

* Valid with current semester status as student, staff, or faculty

  • Only available to current Biola students, staff or faculty
  • Includes borrowing privileges

Biola Alumni Association ID (issued at Alumni Office)

* Expires 1 year from date of application; free renewals

  • Only available to Biola alumni
  • Activate your new Alumni Association card at the Library Reference Desk
  • Includes borrowing privileges

Free 1-day Pass (issued at Library Reception Desk)

* Expires at end of day

  • For LINK+ patrons or guests who want to tour the library for one day
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times
  • No borrowing privileges

Free Library Entrance Pass (issued at Library Reference Desk)

* Expires 1 year from date of application

  • Only for immediate family members of current Biola students, staff, faculty, or board members
  • Family members must be accompanied by the Biola member during time of application; picture ID and proof of status required
  • Family members must be at least 12 years of age to receive an Entrance Pass
  • Family members under 12 years of age may enter the library if accompanied by an adult at all times
  • No borrowing privileges

Library Entrance Pass $25/yr. (issued at Reference Desk)

* Expires 1 year from date of application

  • Must be 18 years or older; picture ID required
  • No borrowing privileges

Free Courtesy Card (issued at Reference Desk)

* Expiration dates vary

  • Only for reciprocal schools (not including LINK+ patrons), auditors, retired employees, board members, members of the president’s circle, employee spouses, and emeriti
  • Must be 18 years or older; picture ID and proof of status required
  • Includes borrowing privileges

Courtesy Card $25/yr. for clergy; $50/yr. for community; $50/yr. per STAR family (issued at Reference Desk)

* Expires 1 year from date of application

* STAR families must use the STAR Family Application to apply for a Courtesy Card

  • Must be 18 years or older (except STAR students); picture ID required
  • Includes borrowing privileges

Download Library Card Application (PDF)