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1. What is NC Cardinal?

NC Cardinal is a network of public libraries across North Carolina that have joined together to share books, resources and library cards.

2. If I see a book in another NC Cardinal library that I want to borrow, how do I place a request for that item?

You can request that the book be sent to the Statesville, Harmony or Troutman library’ Just click on the Place Hold button beside that item. The system will ask for your barcode and PIN number, then check about your pickup location, etc., then place the hold.

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3. How are the items returned?

You just return the items here as though they came from our library. We take care of getting them back to the owning libraries. NC Cardinal uses UPS to pick up and deliver NC Cardinal books. There is no charge to the library or to the patron.

4. If I visit another NC Cardinal Library, can I check out books using my Iredell County Library card?

Yes. You can use your Iredell County library card at any NC Cardinal library. You can also return any books from any NC Cardinal library to any other NC Cardinal library. For example, you can check out a book from the Davie County Library using your Iredell County Public Library card, and you can return the book to the libraries in Statesville, Harmony or Troutman.

5. Are there other advantages for me from NC Cardinal?

Besides having access to many more books, you will have more control over your library account. For example, you may choose to keep an ongoing list of items that you check out. Your checkout history lists are private - not available to library staff - and each individual user makes the decision whether to keep such a list. Also, you can choose to receive automatic renewal notices via email or to be notified that holds are available for pickup via email or text messaging notice. You can also reset your password to whatever you choose. You can create and save lists of books you want to read, favorite authors, etc. and these lists never expire.