Who can borrow materials

University of Michigan Students, Faculty and Staff

Currently registered UM-Dearborn students, faculty, and staff may use all library services. UM-Ann Arbor and Flint students, faculty and staff may borrow circulating books and audiovisual items. All UM borrowers must present a valid MCard (UM photo ID card) in order to check out materials.

UM-Dearborn Alumni

UM-Dearborn Alumni receive free borrowing privileges: more information.

Retired UM-Dearborn Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff who have retired from the university are eligible for library services.  Please contact the Head of Circulation Services for more information, 313-593-5598.

Guests

Other members of the public may purchase a guest card in order to borrow library materials.

Students and faculty from other colleges and universities:

MeLCat Visiting Patron libraries

Students and faculty from MeLCat libraries who participate in Visiting Patron may borrow materials from the UM-Dearborn library with their home library card and a photo ID.  Currently registered UM-Dearborn students may go to any library that participates in MeLCat Visting Patron and check out materials using their MCard (UM photo ID card) and a photo ID. 

Local college and university libraries that participate in MeLCat Visiting Patron include HFCC, WSU, OU, and EMU. Check the list of participating libraries to see the full list of libraries that allow visiting patrons.

Reciprocal borrowing institutions

Current students, faculty, and staff from the following schools may borrow materials from the UM-Dearborn library, and currently registered UM-Dearborn students, and current faculty and staff may borrow materials from these libraries.

At our library, qualified students, faculty, staff, and librarians from these institutions may check out 3 items at a time, with one 3-week renewal. You must show proof of current registration (if a student), a letter from your institution or recent pay stub (if faculty, staff, or librarian), university library card/ID and picture ID.

• Lawrence Tech
• Madonna University & Madonna University Orchard Lake Center
• Macomb Community College
• Schoolcraft Community College
• Walsh College
• U of Detroit-Mercy

Infopass institutions

Students and staff from the following schools need to have an Infopass to borrow materials from the UM-Dearborn library. You must get an Infopass from your university or college library before coming to the Mardigian Library. Infopass borrowers may check out 3 items at a time, with one 3-week renewal. You must show the Infopass and a photo ID. Currently registered UM-Dearborn students must also obtain an Infopass from the Mardigian Library before borrowing materials from these schools:

• Davenport University
• Lewis College of Business
• Marygrove College
• St. Clair Community College
• Wayne County Community College

More information on the Infopass is available from SEMLOL.