Activate Library Card
FIU Library Cards are automatically activated as part of the registration process (for students) and hiring process (for employees). Due to heavy work loads at the beginning of each semester, some delay in the record activation may exist. If this occurs and you need to use the library resources, please contact the Circulation Desk.
Variances:
- For new and transfer students -- Your library card will be valid from the first day of classes.
- For continuing students -- Your library card will be re-activated for each semester in conjuction with registering for class or research access (for Master's and PhD programs). Otherwise, your card is not valid.
For Adjunct Faculty -- Your library card is valid for only the semester during which you are contracted to teach class. Please contact your department if your library card fails to be re-activated; they will need to notify the Payroll Department of your continued employment.
For Alumni and Retired Faculty -- Please retain your FIU PantherCard - it continues to serve as your library card.
You may verify your card's activation status via the Online Renewal Service. If the system responds with "No items checked out to this patron ID number" it means that your library card is already activated. If you do not receive the above response, follow the "Instructions" below to activate your card.
If you experience problems connecting to a full-text database or other proprietary database, verify that you have correctly connected via the FIU Proxy Server. If you are still having problems with your library card, please refer to the ACTIVATION PROBLEMS section below.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Complete this form to request the activation of your library card. Allow one business day for processing. The bar code number on the reverse of your FIU PantherCard is your library card number. You must include the Library Card Number.
ACTIVATION PROBLEMS