Library Cards

UNL NCard

For UNL Students and Employees

Your NCard is Your Library Card

  • Get your NCard at the NCard Office.
  • When you register for your NCard, you are automatically registered to use UNL Libraries.
  • You must present your NCard when checking out library materials.
  • Changes in personal information must be made in Registration and Records Office (students) or Human Resources (employees).

Authorized User

For Researchers, Lecturers and Academic Guests of UNL

Authorized Users of Libraries resources are those individuals recognized by UNL as directly involved in its educational activities    All currently enrolled students and UNL faculty and staff on paid appointments are authorized users and may access resources both onsite and off campus. In limited cases, other individuals may be determined to demonstrably meet the definition of an authorized user—someone recognized by UNL as directly involved in its educational activities. Please be advised that faculty, staff, and students visiting UNL but not formally appointed at UNL, and who are affiliated with other universities or colleges, their home institution libraries should be their primary source for research materials; as a secondary source, walk-in onsite access is allowed in the UNL Libraries. 

Read about Responsible Use of Electronic Resources

Members of the NU community outside of UNL may request physical items and materials through their campus library catalog.   Materials can be delivered to any library pickup location at UNMC, UNO, UNK, UNL and Law.

If you have any questions about access to resources, please contact librariesaccess@unl.edu  with your name and NUID number.

UNL Alumni Association Members:

  • No Card Fee
  • 3 hours of library computer use

ID required to obtain a card:
Current Alumni Association card

Reciprocal Borrowers:

  • No Card Fee
  • 3 hours of library computer use

ID required to obtain a card:
Current identification card issued by your college or university

Participating Colleges and Universities in Nebraska

Nebraska Residents:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • No Card Fee
  • Replacement Card - $5.00
  • 90 minutes of library computer use

ID required to obtain a card:
State of Nebraska Photo ID OR Photo ID AND additional proof of Nebraska address (mail, checkbook, etc.)

Non-Nebraska Resident Card

Community members and guests can apply for the purpose of using a computer within the UNL Libraries.

  • no fee
  • 90 minute / day computer use limit
  • valid for 30 days
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

ID required to obtain a card: Photo ID

Apply at ASKus locations at Love Library and Dinsdale Family Learning Commons.

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In-house Use

  • UNL Libraries collections are open to the public
  • Community members and guests may use any collections available
  • Materials held off-site may be requested for in-house use without a library card at any one of the UNL Libraries locations

For more information on how to request materials, contact ASKus location or call 402-472-9568.