Community Borrower Guidelines

Community Borrower Eligibility

Must be a King County resident aged 18 years or older who is not a current student or employee of Bellevue College.

Community Borrowers may

• Borrow up to two items at a time, including physical books or DVDs 
• Search the library’s online catalog to locate books and DVDs 
• Use public spaces

Community Borrowers may not

• Access the library’s online databases, journals, or eBooks remotely nor while visiting the campus 
• Borrow any item on reserve 
• Reserve or use study rooms which are restricted for Bellevue College students 

Community Borrower responsibilities

• Present the Community Borrower Card and photo ID at each library check-out 
• Are subject to the loan periods, due dates, renewals, fines, and replacement costs as reflected in the BC Library Borrowing Guidelines  
• Must follow all Library Expectations on Conduct

To obtain a Community Borrower Card:

• Complete the Community Borrower Agreement form in person at Bellevue College Library and provide photo identification
• Acceptable photo ID includes:  
  • Current State driver’s license  
  • Current state ID Card  
  • Employee ID card 
  • Passport  
• A copy of the signed Community Borrower Agreement form will be provided to the card applicant upon request
• The Community Borrower Card will be mailed to the card holder at the address listed on the agreement form   
• Once a borrower has received their card, they may borrow books and DVDs   
• Community Borrower Cards are valid for one year from the date of issuance 

Policy Updated October 30, 2026