ID Cards/Barcode Number
Fogler Library accepts several types of ID cards or library cards. All ID barcodes must be linked to a valid record in our database prior to requesting (via LibrarySearch or MaineCat catalogs) or borrowing materials. Fogler Library cardholders are also entitled to check-out materials at Maine Libraries Reciprocal Borrowing Program locations—please verify your Fogler library account is in good standing before attempting to do this.
Mobile MaineCard (iOS and Android)
UMaine students, faculty, and staff are able to use a configured smartphone to borrow materials at a Fogler Library check-out desk by simply placing their device near a TransAct system sensor. Mobile MaineCard patrons who need to display their 14-digit barcode number to request materials, view their account, or borrow materials at participating libraries can open their phone and tap the following:
-
- TransAct eAccounts app icon.
- Down arrow next to their name.
- More Information.
- Show Barcode. Both the 14-digit number beginning with 2 and the barcode image will appear. Participating libraries with screen-compatible scanners can scan Mobile MaineCard barcode images. Note: the latest version of the TransAct eAccounts app must be installed on iOS phones to view library barcode images.
Physical Cards/Patron Types
UMaine (MaineCard)
Undergraduate, Honors, Graduate, Faculty, Professional, Staff, Emeriti & Guest Faculty, Retiree
University of Maine System
Undergraduate Students & Staff, Faculty & Graduate Students
Community
Other Maine Library Cards, Courtesy cards, Alumni/ae
Barcode Number
Your 14-digit library barcode number begins with 2 and is located on back of your MaineCard or other library card. Barcodes are for library transactions only.
UMaine (MaineCards)
Undergraduate
50-item limit
4-week loan
1-year renewal window
$45.00/UMaine item replacement charge
Card issue: MaineCard Service Center. Popular Books (Reserve Reading Room) renewable once for 4 weeks. Sign into your LibrarySearch account to verify due dates. UMaine student notices are emailed to @maine.edu accounts (forward @maine.edu email if you use another email system).
Honors
50-item limit
16-week loans *
1-year renewal window
$45.00/UMaine item replacement charge
Card issue: MaineCard Service Center. * Special Collections, Learning Materials, and Popular Books (Reserve Reading Room) circulate for 4-weeks. Popular Books renewable once for 4 weeks. Sign into your LibrarySearch account to verify due dates. UMaine student notices are emailed to @maine.edu accounts (forward @maine.edu email if you use another email system).
Graduate
50-item limit
16-week loans *
1-year renewal window
$45.00/UMaine item replacement charge
Card issue: MaineCard Service Center. * 16-week loan also applies to most items borrowed from other University of Maine System libraries. Special Collections, Learning Materials, and Popular Books (Reserve Reading Room) circulate for 4-weeks. Popular Books renewable once for 4 weeks. Sign into your LibrarySearch account to verify due dates. UMaine student notices are emailed to @maine.edu accounts (forward @maine.edu email if you use another email system).
Faculty
100-item limit
16-week loans *
1-year renewal window
$45.00/UMaine item replacement fee
Card issue: MaineCard Service Center. * 16-week loan also applies to most items borrowed from other University of Maine System libraries. Special Collections, Learning Materials, and Popular Books (Reserve Reading Room) circulate for 4-weeks. Popular Books renewable once for 4 weeks. Sign into your LibrarySearch account to verify due dates. UMaine employee notices are emailed to @maine.edu accounts (forward @maine.edu email if you use another email system).
Professional
100-item limit
16-week loans *
1-year renewal window
$45.00/UMaine item replacement charge
Card issue: MaineCard Service Center. * 16-week loan also applies to most items borrowed from other University of Maine System libraries. Special Collections, Learning Materials, and Popular Books (Reserve Reading Room) circulate for 4-weeks. Popular Books renewable once for 4 weeks. Sign into your LibrarySearch account to verify due dates. UMaine employee notices are emailed to @maine.edu accounts (forward @maine.edu email if you use another email system).
Staff
100-item limit
16-week loans *
1-year renewal window
$45.00/UMaine item replacement charge
Card issue: MaineCard Service Center. * 16-week loan also applies to most items borrowed from other University of Maine System libraries. Popular Books (Reserve Reading Room) renewable once for 4 weeks. Sign into your LibrarySearch account to verify due dates. UMaine employee notices are emailed to @maine.edu accounts (forward @maine.edu email if you use another email system).
Emeriti & Guest Faculty *
100-item limit
16-week loans **
1-year renewal window
$45.00/UMaine item replacement charge
* Access to Fogler collections and licensed resources is vetted through UMaine Human Resources. Contact Circulation (um.library.circ@maine.edu or 207.581.1666) to determine if you have a valid library record. Depending on your status, a record will be created, updated, or your department chair will need to apply for access on your behalf (by contacting their Human Resources Partner). Borrowing requires a MaineCard (coordinate with your department to obtain one). If access to online licensed resources only is required, we will provide a barcode number to vetted faculty upon request.
** 16-week loan also applies to most items borrowed from other University of Maine System libraries. Special Collections, Learning Materials, and Popular Books (Reserve Reading Room) circulate for 4-weeks. Popular Books renewable once for 2 weeks. Sign into your LibrarySearch account as a “community borrower” to verify due dates. UMaine employee notices are emailed to @maine.edu accounts (forward @maine.edu email if you use another email system).
Retiree
100-item limit
16-week loans **
1-year renewal window
$45.00/UMaine item replacement charge
Card application: President’s Council of Retired Employees
Card questions: Office of the President, 207.581.1512
Card issue: MaineCard Service Center
** 16-week loan also applies to most items borrowed from other University of Maine System libraries. Special Collections, Learning Materials, and Popular Books (Reserve Reading Room) circulate for 4-weeks. Popular Books renewable once for 4 weeks. Sign into your LibrarySearch account as a “community borrower” to verify due dates.
Circulation | um.library.circ@maine.edu | 207.581.1666