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Originally Posted by stumped
My physical library card has expired. to renew it have to show up in person at the library in one of the very few hours that humans are present, and go armed with a truckload of ID, photo ID... proof of address....
Crap system... especially as the UK govt has decreed I can't leave the house except for essential travel !
luckily, the e-book borrow system does not seem to care that the card has expired, and the account number + PIN still works
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Some US libraries are now allowing people to obtain or renew library cards without going to the library in person. I wonder if they will keep this up after the shutdowns end or if they will go back to requiring an in-person appearance.