Library ID
Library Card
Your Panther Card (EIU student ID card) is your Library Card.
Library ID Number
Your library number is a is a unique 14-digit number that gives you access to Interlibrary Loan services at the library and connects you to your personal library account.
How do I find my Library ID number?
Your Library Number which is found in the lower right corner of your Panther Card.
If you do not have your Panther Card, use the Find my ID number form. You will be asked to enter your E-number and Last Name.
How do I get a Panther Card?
All students, faculty, and staff are expected to have a Panther Card. Visit the Panther Card Office located in the Student Services Building or call them at 581-6596. Online and off-campus students should have received an email from the Panther Card Office requesting a photo so that a Panther Card could be printed and mailed.
What if the number on my Panther Card doesn’t work when I try to access Digital Library of Illinois or My Account in the EIU Online Catalog?
Call the library’s Circulation Services at 217-581-6071.
Can I use my library number during the summer?
You may use your library number as long as you have registered for an upcoming semester (e.g. Fall semester).
What do I do if I lose my Panther Card? Can I still use the library?
First, you should immediately notify the Panther Card Office located in the Student Services Building (217-581-6596) in addition to reporting it to the library’s Circulation Services (581-6071) in order to prevent misuse of your card by someone else. You may use a government-issued photo ID if you need to check items out before your Panther Card is replaced.
If you have further questions, call 217-581-6072 or use the Ask A Librarian service to send your question via e-mail.