Registering a student ID in the library allows students to check out books from their university library as well as other affiliated libraries. It also provides access to online library resources once registered. Creating a library catalog account enables students to renew books and request books from other libraries. The barcode number on a student ID is needed to create a library catalog account, search articles online from off campus, and access course materials posted by professors. Students should contact the circulation desk or library staff if they need to re-register a new student ID or are unable to access online articles after registering their ID more than 24 hours prior.