The Teacher Loan card makes it easier than ever for you to bring the resources of the library to your students!

Here are the basics:

 

• Teacher Loan library cards permit a six week loan period. This loan period also applies to InterLibrary Loan materials unless the lending library indicates otherwise.
   

• No renewals are allowed.
   

• DVDs, video games, Playaways, Playaway Views, and new adult fiction cannot be checked out to a Teacher Loan card.
   

• Registration is annual; library cards expire August 31 of each year. Any problems or delinquencies on previous school or on personal cards must be resolved before a Teacher Loan card can be renewed or issued for the new school year.
   

• No fees charged for overdue items or lost items.
   

• For lost items, replacement cost and processing fees apply. For damaged items, charges are based on the extent of the damage up to and including the full cost of the material. A processing fee applies.
   

• No charge for holds. If holds are not picked up, they will be subject to the $1.00 per item Not Picked Up (NPU) fee.
   

• All other rules and procedures apply the same as with your personal library card. A librarian at the Information Desk can assist you with any questions about the use of the Teacher Loan card.

 

 

 

Media specialists and teachers at public and private/parochial schools and colleges located in Baltimore County, Baltimore County day care centers and child care providers, home school teachers (must be a Baltimore County residence) working with Baltimore County schools, and employees and volunteers of Baltimore County agencies or non-profit groups that organize book discussion groups or share library materials in groups for educational purposes. Non-profit organizations must be based in or have a facility in Baltimore County.  Personal library cards must be in good standing.

 

 

1. Download the BCPL Teacher Registration Form [PDF]

2. Fill out the form.

3. Bring the form, authorization/certification listed below, and your valid personal identification to any BCPL branch.

 

Here is what you need to verify identity and certification...
 

• Teachers
  The completed registration form stamped with your school's stamp. An authorization on school letterhead, including your name, dated for the current school year and signed by the principal or school's/institution's librarian may be substituted for the stamp. Bring the completed registration form and your valid driver’s license or identification to any Baltimore County Public Library branch. As an alternative, a school ID may be presented.
   

• Child Care
  Bring your State of Maryland Child Care Certificate, your valid driver’s license or identification, and the completed registration form to any Baltimore County Public Library branch.
   

• Home School Teacher (must be a Baltimore County residence)
  Bring your identification from the Baltimore County Public School's Home Schooling Office or your yearly certification letter from the Baltimore County Public School's Home Schooling Office certifying that your child is being home schooled, your valid driver's license or identification, and the completed registration form to any Baltimore County Public Library branch. We cannot accept an identification card issued from a home shool umbrella group providing home schooling service as sufficient identification.
   

• Agency
  Bring a completed registration form, your valid driver's license or photo identification with a letter on the agency letterhead verifying your status as a book discussion leader or other involvement sharing library materials for discussion or education to any Baltimore County Public Library branch.