PORT CARDS FAQ

A PORT CARD is an electronic library card that gives ISD709 students free access to Duluth Public Library resources:

• physical books, movies, music, toys etc.
• ebooks
• audiobooks
• databases for research

Sign up using this ISD709 form: (It's quick! Just a name and e-signature!)

PORT CARD Opt-In Form

There are no financial risks when using a PORT CARD. If a student loses a book, Duluth Public Library staff will work with that students “pay” the replacement cost of the book by reading or completing other activities via our "Fresh Start" program.

Students can check out up to 5 physical books or materials. Students can also check out up to 10 ebooks, audiobooks or a combination of both through OverDrive.  

IN PERSON:

Let library staff know that you’d like to check out books with your PORT CARD, and tell them your student ID number. No physical card required!

ONLINE:

Barcode: 21256600 + student ID number*

Password: birthdate [MMDDYY]

*For 5-digit student ID numbers, add a 0 before the student ID number.

To use a PORT CARD to place hold requests…

Barcode: 21256600 + student ID number*

Password: birthdate [MMDDYY]

*For 5-digit student ID numbers, add a 0 before the student ID number.

To use a PORT CARD to access electronic materials…

Barcode: 21256600 + student ID number*

Password: birthdate [MMDDYY]

*For 5-digit student ID numbers, add a 0 before the student ID number.

No, a student may still want to use their library card to check out more than 5 books or materials at a time.

For students with a standard library card, a PORT CARD enables students to…

• access electronic Duluth Public Library resources while at school
• check out up to 5 books without their physical library card
• check out up to 5 books with no financial risk

No. PORT CARDS are only available for ISD709 students.

PORT CARDS are active for one school year.