Above is a link to download the TAL card template--a fillable PDF version of the physical TAL card.
TO USE (Must be completed by a library employee):
Create a library profile for the patron as per your library’s instructions for a TAL card. You should use a barcode on a sticker or something similar that you can apply to the card you will print out
Download the above template
Open the TAL Card Template and fill out the Name, Issuing library, and Expiry Date fields
The expiry date should be a year from the date the card was issued
The date field, once clicked, has an arrow on the right side to select a date (in Adobe only)
Print the filled-out TAL card
Ensure that “Actual Size” and “Print on Both Sides” are both selected
Have the patron sign the card
Apply the barcode that you use to create the patron profile in Step 1 to the TAL card
Additionally, you can also print the TAL Card Brochure below to give to the patron. This brochure explains how to borrow materials, how to return materials, what to do if the card is lost, etc
Downloadable TAL Card Template Instructions
Books In Transit Labels - Original, Size 1-5/16 x 1-3/8 inch labels (4x7 per page)
Books In Transit Labels - New, Size 2-5/8 x 1 inch labels - Compatible with Avery 5160, 5260, 5660, 5960, 5979, 8160, 18660, or any labels that match the dimensions