Library Accounts

Note
Library cards are not necessary to access our Public Services and are used only to access our library collection services.  Library cards from partner libraries may be used to borrow books or DVD's from our library.

The Seward Community Library & Museum became free of all overdue library fees on September 18, 2020.  All overdue fines will be forgiven for Seward items returned in person or the book drop.  Worried about lost or damaged items?  Come by and talk to us; we can work it out.  We miss you, so don’t let overdue, lost, or damaged items keep you away! Donations to support the library are graciously accepted at the circulation desk.

Regular Patrons*
Local residents, age 18+, with proof of residency in Seward, Moose Pass, or Cooper Landing, may get a library card at no cost to check out up to 20 items, place up to 6 items on hold from our local collection and available items in the Alaska Library Catalog, and access the Alaska Digital Library.

*Juveniles under 18 may get a library account when they can legibly write their name and require a parent or guardian to be present.  Permission is required to check out equipment due to the high replacement cost as the parent/guardian is responsible for fines and fees.

Temporary Patrons
Seasonal workers, AVTEC students and those temporarily residing in Seward may obtain a Temporary library card by providing proof of a local mailing address. Temporary patrons may check out up to three items and place up to three items on holds from our local collection.

Policy, Registration and Information

• Library Card Policy (pdf)
• Library Card Registration Form (fillable pdf)
• Library Card Registration Information (pdf) (Includes what counts as proof of residency)

Alaska Library Catalog

Our online library catalog is available to browse and search our local collection as well as the collections of our partner libraries. Regular and Educator patrons may log in to their accounts using their library card numbers and PIN. Please contact us if you require assistance.

Holds
Regular and Educator patrons may access their accounts on the Alaska Library Catalog to place up to six holds by logging in with their library card number and PIN.  Temporary patrons may place up to three local holds.

Interlibrary Loans

We currently do not participate in library sharing programs outside of Alaska.

Regular and Educator patrons may request material not available in the Alaska Library Catalog by contacting us with title and author, full name and a reliable phone number or email address. ILLs may take more than two weeks to arrive. Materials are shipped back if not picked up within 2 weeks of arrival and shipping charges will be applied to the borrower's account.

Digital Audiobooks & eBooks

Regular and Educator patrons may borrow eBooks, audio-books and music from Alaska Digital Library using their library card number and PIN.

Online Resources

Residents of Alaska may access free online reference, research, facts & fun for all ages at the Statewide Library Electronic Doorway courtesy of the Alaska State Library and the Alaska Library Network.

AV Equipment

Audio video equipment is available for overnight check-out to local patrons in good standing. A deposit may be required.

• Computer projector
• Overhead projector
• Portable mic
• Projector screen
• Slide projector

Public Access Computers 

New public use computers have arrived. These include five in the main library, four in the Young Adult Room, and one in the Junior Area with more to come in the Children's Room. Thank you to the Institute of Museum and Library Services for providing grants funds.

Alaska OWL Program

The Seward Community Library & Museum participates in the Alaska OWL (Online With Libraries) Program funded by the State of Alaska. This program seeks to improve the computing capabilities of Alaska public libraries through bandwidth support, videoconferencing services, and digital literacy training for participating libraries.

Equipment provided by generous grants through the OWL Program:

• Public access Zoom videoconferencing meetings and events from home and/or in the Library
• Laptops for classes and programs
• Video conferencing equipment