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It depends on the library. It would helpful to be more specific or name some names. I've entered libraries across the U. S. having never once been asked for a
by mikestew 6y ago
It depends on the library.
It would helpful to be more specific or name some names. I've entered libraries across the U. S. having never once been asked for a card of any sort.
- tidepod12 6y agoI've never seen it at city-owned libraries, but IME it's fairly common for state universities to require a student ID before entering their libraries, classroom buildings, and even sometimes before entering the campus at all. I know universities are somewhat of a different environment, but it does point out that restricting public access to publicly-funded property isn't as wildly farfetched and unacceptable as some other comments in this thread portray.
- paxswill 6y agoOn that note, if the university library in question is a Federal Depository Library (and in my experience must are), they need to make at least those materials available to the public.
- bhupy 6y agoBut what if it's a state/local library? Whatever article/amendment of the US Constitution proscribes restriction to local parks on the basis of residency would ostensibly also proscribe any public government institution from discriminating on the basis of residency.