Student Success Initiative

Getting and Using an SSI Card

Every current student attending a participating school in CADL’s service area will receive a virtual SSI card. Students use a school district code with their username or ID number as their card number. Your school will provide you with the necessary information to obtain your SSI library card number.

SSI cards are not connected with any other CADL account. Students may have an SSI account and a CADL Youth account.

Access all your cards in one place: Our mobile app offers convenient account management features so you can access all your cards in one place, including virtual SSI cards.

Current participating schools and school districts include:
- Dansville Schools
- Haslett Public Schools
- Holt Public Schools
- Lansing School District
- Leslie Public Schools
- Mason Public Schools
- Okemos Public Schools (Grades 5-12)
- Stockbridge Community Schools
- Webberville Community Schools
- Williamston Community Schools (No Download & Streaming Services)

Your SSI card gives you access to our digital and physical space and collections including:
- Downloading books, music, and movies.
- Powerful tools to help with learning and homework.
- Check out physical items from any CADL library branch.
- Using public computers in any CADL library branch.

With Your SSI Card You Can
- Borrow up to five physical books, audiobooks, magazines at a time.
- Place holds on physical items to pick up at the branch of your choosing.
- Use CADL's Download & Streaming services and Research & Learn resources.
Check out our FAQ to learn more about using your card and the library catalog to place holds and check out items.

Limitations
- You cannot check out Library of Things, Library of Things, Jr, music CDs, DVDs and BluRays with this type of account.
Your Responsibilities
- Account holders must provide their school username or ID number or present their school ID to check out items and get information about their account.
- Borrowers are responsible for returning checked out items to a CADL branch. CADL does not charge overdue fines.
Account Access and Communication
- Parent/guardians have permission to obtain account information. To access a student account, parents/guardians must provide their student's school username.
- Account notices are sent to student's school email address. Younger students may not have email accounts. Parents/Guardians may update contact information and notice options by calling or visiting any CADL branch.

Watch these short video tutorials to learn more about the powerful services and resources your SSI card provides:
- SSI card benefits by grade level (YouTube)
- Explore Digital Services through CADL Academy tutorials

Resources and Training for Educators, Administrators and Parents

Use our resources and information for K-12 educators to enhance and complement classroom instruction.

Our monthly training sessions help educators, parents and administrators learn how to use SSI resources and services to support student success. Educators can earn one State Continuing Education Clock Hour (SCECH) credit for each training.

Find Upcoming Training

About the Student Success Initiative (SSI)

Partnering with school districts in our service area, we created the Student Success Initiative to empower educators and students with access to educational services and resources they would not otherwise have access to through their school libraries and systems. Through the SSI, over 20,000 students have access to CADL’s educational resources no matter where they live.