Library Account Policy

Any individual currently residing in Gustavus may obtain a library account if their identification can be verified, and they have no outstanding charges with the Gustavus Public Library.
A resident qualifies for a card if they can claim one of the following:
- currently owns property in Gustavus or;
- has resided in Gustavus for a minimum of the past 6 consecutive months or;
- has recently moved to Gustavus and can demonstrate permanent employment, intent to establish permanent residence in Gustavus or;
- any person who holds a current official government issued photo ID with Gustavus, Alaska listed as the official address, such as an Alaskan Driver’s License, Alaska State ID card, or Merchant Marine ID card or a Gustavus Voter Registration card.
A temporary/seasonal resident may obtain a library account if they provide:
- A $20 fee. This is a one-time fee, not to be refunded and,
- A current official government issued Identification card and,
- A valid permanent forwarding address and,
- The name of their current employer in Gustavus and/or local place of residence
To ensure patrons’ confidentiality, all accounts will be removed from the library system after 5 years of inactivity, unless a patron request otherwise. If a patron requests an account after 5 years of inactivity will be considered a new patron.
All new patrons must provide a signature agreeing to the Library’s policies.

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