MeLCat Visiting Patrons
Individuals whose home library participates in MeLCat Visiting Patron Service may borrow materials from the UM-Dearborn library with their home library card and a photo ID.
Local college and university libraries that participate in the MeLCat Visiting Patron Service include Wayne State University, Oakland University, and Eastern Michigan University. Check the list of participating libraries to see all libraries that participate in the MeLCat Visiting Patron Service.
Currently registered UM-Dearborn students may go to any library that participates in the MeLCat Visiting Patron Service and check out materials using their MCard (UM photo ID card) and a photo ID.
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.
Questions? Reach out through any of our contact options.
Currently enrolled students and currently employed faculty and staff are eligible for a free digital subscription to the New York Times (NYT) (some limitations apply) and Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Access requires creation of accounts for each site. Full details and setup instructions are available on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal setup pages.
