The Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI) Reciprocal Borrowing Program allows all students, faculty,
and staff from any participating library to borrow books at any other participating ALI library.
Instructions for Vincennes University Students, Faculty and Staff:
Bring your VU ID card to the Lending Services Desk at Shake Library.
Fill out an application form.
You will be given an “ALI” card and a brochure which explains the program and lists
participating libraries.
Take your ALI card with you to any of the participating libraries to borrow items.
IMPORTANT: Your library privileges and loan periods are determined by the library you are
visiting and you must abide by their rules and regulations including paying any overdue fines or
fees charged to you.
Instructions for Visitors to Shake Library from a participating ALI Library:
Present your ALI card at the Lending Services Front Desk along with a picture ID and some form
of verification of your address.
Using this information, the staff member at the Front Desk will enter your information into our
local circulation database and issue you a ALI Community Card.
Privileges: You may borrow books for 28 days and CDs for 14 days. You may not
borrow videos or journals. No renewals are allowed. Overdue fines for items are generally $4
per item. You will be given a brochure explaining Shake Library’s Lending Services
policies.
The Computer Commons is available for your use unless needed by VU users or reserved for VU
activities.
