Children

While cards are not issued automatically for Comstock School employees, all employees are eligible to visit the library and apply for a Courtesy card. Employees must show proof of employment, such as a pay stub. Comstock School employees do not need to live in the service area to receive a Courtesy card.

Parents were sent an opt-out letter from the schools prior to the student card being created. If a student card was created and the parent does not want them to have the account, the library will delete the student account from TLC.

Students cannot log on to the library’s computers using their student ID number. They can, however, get a guest pass to log on.

No, students need to come to the library in-person to check out physical materials.

The circulation staff member will look up the account using the student’s name or ID number and cross
reference the account with the student using their DOB, address, phone number, or grade/school. Some
students may have a picture ID with their student number that they can show.

No, students will need to check out at the circulation desk. The circulation staff member will need to type in
the student ID number or look them up by name in order to check them out.

A duplicate check will be done every time we import new student records. If the student already has a Comstock Juvenile card, the student card account will be deleted. The student ID number will be added to the library card account as an ALT ID, so the student can use their library card number or their student ID to check out materials.

No, student library cards will not be charged replacement fees or sent to collections, even if items are not returned. They cannot check out more materials if an item is overdue or has not been returned.

Yes, student library cards can be used to checkout materials on Hoopla and Overdrive.

If a student wants to have their card changed to a standard one, they need to have a parent or guardian come in, fill out, and sign an application form. The card type will then be changed to “Comstock Student Full Access.” Residency requirements are the same as they are for all users. In other words, if the student does not live in the Comstock Township service area, or a reciprocal or Michicard-eligible municipality, they will not be able to “upgrade” their card. In this case, the parent or guardian has the option to purchase a Non-Resident card.

Yes, students are limited to checking out only three physical items at a time and cannot check out mobile
hotspots, launchpads, or story/discovery kits.

A student library card PIN is the last four digits of their student ID number.

No, students do not have a physical library card. Instead their library card account uses their student ID number as their library card number.

Student library cards have a one-year expiration date.