Niles Public Library District Teacher Cards
What is a NPLD Teacher Card?
It is a special library card designed for teachers to check out materials for their professional use.
Who is eligible for a NPLD Teacher Card?
Anyone who teaches at either a school located in the Niles Public Library District, or a school that serves NPLD students may apply for a teacher card.
How do I get an NPLD Teacher Card?
You may drop in and pick up an application or call and ask for one to be faxed to your school.
What can I check out with a NPLD Teacher Card?
The card can only be used to check out materials from the Niles Public Library. With its automatic 6-week extended loan period, this card is intended for your professional use only. If you want to check out materials for your personal use, you need to use your personal library card. The Niles Public Library honors all library cards, so we will be happy to add your home library card into our database so you can check out materials for your personal use.
Teacher cards can be used to have materials delivered directly to your school. For more information, please see the School Loan page. Teacher cards can also be used for “walk-in” visits. You may choose your own materials, or you may call the Youth Services Department to put materials aside for you, but please allow us 48 hours when requesting materials.
How long can I keep the materials I check out with my NPLD Teacher CardAll materials (this includes books, book/cassette kits, etc.) except DVDs/VHSs can be checked out for six weeks. DVDs/VHSs can be checked out on a teacher card but only for the regular loan period of three weeks. The items may be renewed if no one else is waiting for them.
How do I renew my materials?
There are 3 ways to renew your books.1) Call 847-663-6664 to renew by phone; 2) Call 847-590-8706 for automated phone renewal or 3) Renew online by going to My Account (you will need your card number and your password. Your password is PATRON unless you change it.
What happens if I return materials late, or if they are lost?
You are responsible for all materials checked out on your teacher card. If you choose to allow students to take materials home, you are responsible for those items if they should become lost, or for fines if they are returned late.
Can I use my NPLD Teacher Card to access the NPLD online databases?
Yes. Because of licensing agreements, only one person can use a computer per card, so you cannot use your Teacher Card to have multiple students on databases at the same time.
How long can I use my NPLD Teacher Card?
You can use it as long as you teach at a school in the Niles Public Library District. Please keep your card at the end of the school year to be used for the following year.
