Persons who are exempt from the fee include: Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary faculty, emeriti, staff, students, and alumni. (Note that alumni status, as defined by the Alumni Association, requires the completion of at least eight course units in good academic standing.)

Spouses and dependent children of Calvin faculty and staff can be exempt from the fee upon the written request of the employed faculty or staff member. Such a request should be addressed to Carla Moyer.

Summary of Guest User Card policies and privileges:

• Privileges do not extend to remote access to subscription services, Interlibrary Loan, or checking out the Recreational Reading material.
• Maximum number of books allowed out at one time is 10 (3 for high school students).
• Maximum number of DVD's allowed out at one time is 5 (3 for high school students).
• Loan period is two weeks.
• Unlimited number of renewals allowed, provided that another patron has not placed a hold.
• Fines: 3 grace days, 4th day is $1.00/book, additional days at $0.25/day.
• Borrowing privileges are blocked when there are overdue items of $1.00 or more in unpaid fines.
• The flat fee for lost books is $50.00 for all library patrons (including guests).
• If a card becomes missing or lost, a new card (valid for six months after the date it is acquired) must be purchased.