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Pflugerville library details 'enhanced' ID cards accepted by city services
Summary
Library staff described a new enhanced library card — free, photo-bearing ID accepted by Pflugerville utility billing, police and parks & rec — intended to help people without conventional IDs access services; board discussed outreach, privacy (preferred names), and next steps for publicity and partner coordination.
Library staff presented an "enhanced" library card program that includes a photo, date of birth, address and scannable barcode and is intended to serve adults who lack conventional identification.
The staff presentation said enhanced cards are valid for three years for residents (one year for paid nonresidents), carry a barcode linked to the patron account, and can be used to check out library materials just like a regular card. "Our enhanced library card is for adults 18 or older and…
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