U of C Patrons Visiting Other RLG Shares Institutions

• University of Chicago faculty, emeritus faculty, students, and academic and professional library staff are eligible to use the library facilities of other RLG: Shares Institutions.
• On-site access does not extend to alumni, retired faculty (except for emeritus faculty), courtesy or fee borrowers, spouses, or docents; or to faculty, staff, and students from non-U of C units affiliated with U of C.
• Check the list of RLG institutions to see if the university you are interested in visiting is listed.
• You must present a currently valid Chicago card to gain access to the RLG Institution.
• Borrowing privileges are not offered through the RLG Shares program. In-library use of material is permitted.
• When libraries have restricted stack access, visitors will receive the same degree of access accorded their peers at the host institution; for example, visiting faculty will be accorded local faculty stack privileges.
• Access to special or restricted collections or materials is possible if arranged in advance.

Patrons from Other RLG Shares Institutions Visiting U of C

• The University of Chicago Library offers free reference privileges to eligible patrons from RLG Shares institutions.
• Check the list of RLG institutions to see if your institution is a participant in the program.
• Bring your current valid university ID and a current photo ID (if your university ID does not have a photo) to the Privileges Office.
  • Privileges staff will verify your status and provide you with a University of Chicago Library Card.
  • The Library Card is good for access to the library buildings only.

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