Graduate Library Services: Borrowing Items & ILL

The library identification number is needed for a few library resources.  You can find it on the back of your University photo ID.  It can also be found in the MAX Student Information System.  Follow the steps below:

1. From the University website: Under Current Students (at the top)

2. Click on Logins

3. Choose MAX

4. Login with username and password (same as D2L, email, etc.)

5. Click on Student Services

6. Click on View Your MAX ID

7. The "Library Patron ID" is their barcode number.

Circulation Periods

• For books, the loan period is 42 days. You may renew a book up to 6 times.

• For DVDs, the loan period is 7 days. You may renew a DVD one time.

• You may also login to your patron account to manage your items.

Renewing Items

• Login to your Library Card account.  If unsure of how to login begin here: http://answers.library.millersville.edu/faq/196025?m=p

• When logged in, go to My Library Card.

• Click on the Loans tab to see which items can be renewed.

  • Some items may only be renewed 1 time.  

  • Others may not have an option for renewal.

• Click on the RENEW icon for each item you'd like to renew.  The icon will change to Renewed and will have a new due date associated.  

• If there is not a RENEW icon next to the item, it can not be renewed and should be returned to the circulation desk at the library.