[Michlib-l] Library Card Expiration

[Stanczak, Cindy]

Our cards expire one year from their previous renewal (not any any
particular day).  We used to have them expire every 3 years, but we found
we too often had out of date contact information.  In general, we encourage
patrons to renew in September during Library Card Sign-up Month and we
sweeten the pot with a drawing for a gift card or basket with entry for
anyone who signs up for a card or renews their card that month.  In normal
times, it was a popular and successful effort.

Cynthia Stanczak, MLS (she/her)
Library Director
Albion District Library
501 S. Superior St.
Albion, MI  49224
(517) 629-3993

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On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 12:07 PM Teneia Combs via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> We just updated to 3 years with expiration on the patron's birthday.
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> Teneia J. Combs
> Circulation Supervisor
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> Redford Township District Library - REDF09
> 25320 West Six Mile Road
> Redford MI 48240
> tcombs at rtdl.org
> 313-531-5960 x150
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> On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 9:11 AM John Rucker via Michlib-l <
> michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:
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>> Hi! I have a quick question for the group: how long do your library cards
>> stay active and valid before you require the patron to renew them? Or maybe
>> you don’t even have an expiration date?
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>> Thanks!!
>>
>> John
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>> John Rucker, Director
>> Branch District Library
>> 10 E. Chicago St.
>> Coldwater MI 49036
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>> RuckerJ at BranchDistrictLibrary.org
>> https://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org
>> Direct: 517-279-7848
>> FAX 517-278-2342
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