Alumni Access and Privileges

Reference Privileges (use of Library facilities only):

• All University of Chicago graduates are eligible for access to the Library free of charge. To obtain a Library Card after graduation for access or borrowing, please visit the ID & Privileges Office.
• Graduates of the Labratory School are able to establish access to the Library free of charge once they have obtained their University of Chicago Alumni Association card.
• Members of the Alumni Association with an "X" status are able to establish access to the Library free of charge once they have obtained their University of Chicago Alumni Association card.
  

Borrowing Privileges (ability to charge materials out): Fees for borrowing privileges are on a graduated scale based on the number of books that can be checked out at any given time.

Number of Books Checked Out	Quarterly fee if degree received within previous two years:	Quarterly fee if degree received more than two years ago:
From 1 to 25 books	$30.00	$60.00
From 26 to 50 books	$60.00	$120.00
From 51 to 75 books	$90.00	$180.00

To establish or renew reference or borrowing privileges, please visit the ID& Privileges office in the lobby of the Regenstein Library.

• Guests of Alumni:
  • Alumni must accompany guest
  • Alumni must have valid University of Chicago Library ID or photo identification
  • Guests must have photo identification
  • Extended guests, please contact the Privileges Supervisor
• Interlibrary Loan:
  • Alumni are eligible for borrowing: $5 fee per transaction
• Electronic Resources
  • Anyone may use any electronic resources available on-site while in the libraries.
  • Due to site-licensing agreements, remote access to subscription services is available only to faculty, students and staff with current computing accounts on the campus network.

Privileges for Family Members of Alumni

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