Student Success Card

We've made it easier than ever for students to get a library card! With our new Student Success Cards, students can access library resources that support their education.

What is a Student Success Card?

  • A Student Success Card is a special library account available to all students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through High School through their participating School Districts located in Mendocino County
  • All students in participating School Districts in Mendocino County are automatically signed up for a Student Success Library Card, unless a parent/guardian chooses to opt out
  • There is no physical library card; instead, students will use a prefix assigned to their School District and will access materials using that prefix plus their student ID numbers
  • Students will have unlimited access to most electronic resources and services offered by the Library, including e-books, e-audio, online tutoring, and online test preparation
  • Flier about Student Success Cards(PDF, 371KB)

What can a child access with a Student Success Card?

Student Success Card access will depend on the School District. There are two options for School Districts to participate in the Student Success Card program:

  • Full Access Option: Student Success cards can be used for online electronic resources and services, as well as hard copy materials from any branch of the Library. For this option, the School District will provide the Library with the names, home addresses, and school ID numbers of enrolled students.
    • Students can borrow up to 5 items at a time; loan period for all types of items is 3 weeks
    • Student Success Cards may not be used to check out DVDs, games, streaming media (subject to change), interlibrary loans, or museum passes
    • Parents are responsible to pay replacement fees for lost items; the Library may forgive fees for up to 4 lost items per student per school year
  • Electronic-Only Access Option: Student Success cards can be used only for online electronic resources and services; access to physical hard copy materials will not be available with this option. For this option, the School District will provide the Library with the names and school ID numbers of enrolled students.

How to Use the Student Success Card on the Mendocino County Library Website

  1. Go to www.mendolibrary.org.
  2. To search the catalog, click on the Catalog button or go to the online catalog.
  3. You can log into your library account on the Catalog by using your Student Success Card number and PIN.
  4. Your Library card number is your School District's code + your Student ID number. Your PIN is the four digits of your birth year. You can find your School District's code by clicking on the Participating School Districts login bookmark near the bottom of this page. Ask your teacher if you do not know your ID number.
  5. To access electronic resources, you can browse the library website. We have sections specifically for Kids and Teen resources.
  6. To access online tutoring and homework assistance, please go to the HelpNow section.

How to Opt Out

If you are a parent/guardian and you do not want your child to have a Student Success Card, you may opt out. Please download the opt out(PDF, 287KB) form, print, sign, and return to your School District.

Participating School Districts

FAQs

How do I sign up my child for a Student Success card?

All students in participating School Districts in Mendocino County are automatically signed up for a Student Success Library Card, unless a parent/guardian chooses to opt out.

What student information does the school district share with the library?

The school district shares the student’s name, year of birth, home address (necessary only for Full Access Option cards), and student's school ID number, prefixed by the School District's code. The Library shall maintain all student information received from the School District as confidential.

What items may not be checked out or used with a Student Success card?

Student Success accounts my not check out DVDs, games, streaming media (subject to change), interlibrary loans, or Discover & Go museum passes.

What if I want my child to have full access to Mendocino County Library services and materials?

A general use Mendocino County Library card, available at any branch, offers full access to library services and materials. Students may have both a general use card as well as a Student Success Card.

What if my child already has a Mendocino County Library card?

That's great! We encourage students to have a regular general use library card and a Student Success Card. The Student Success Card increases access to library resources to help your child succeed in school. Whether using a Student Success Card or a general use Mendocino County Library card, your child will be able to use library resources at school and at home.

What if I don't want my child to have a Student Success card?

Opt-out forms(PDF, 287KB) are available online. Please fill out and submit to the School District.

Need Help?

Need assistance or have questions about Student Success Cards? Please contact Library Technical Services by calling (707) 234-2861 or emailing libtechservices@mendocinocounty.gov.

If your school district is interested in Student Success Cards for your students, please contact Mellisa Hannum at the Library: hannumm@mendocinocounty.gov or (707) 882-3114.

Watch video tutorials on using online resources with your library card.

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