reciprocal borrowing
Saint Mary's College Library offers reciprocal agreements with a number of local colleges and universities, whereby each institution grants varying degrees of library privileges to faculty of the other. We are a member of the Link+ consortium, the Northern California Consortium of Psychology Libries (NCCPL), and the Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC). Please call the Circulation Desk at (925) 631-4229 for more information.
| Participating Institutions | Privileges for Faculty |
|---|---|
| Graduate Theological Union | Library privileges for the current academic year by presenting a current SMC ID card, and a California driver's license with current address. |
| John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) | JFK allows free borrowing to SMC faculty. Faculty should contact the SMC circulation desk and request a "Direct Borrowing Pass" which will allow them four visits and borrowing privileges (6 items maximum at any one time and no renewals). |
| JFK Law Library | On-site use for a $5 daily fee, $45 per quarter, or $150 per year |
| U.C. Berkeley | Full-time faculty are entitled to free library borrowing privileges. Faculty must provide verification of current full-time status. A form is available from the Assistant Provost. Take the signed form, your SMC ID, and a valid California driver's license to the Library Privileges desk at the Doe Library where a library card will be issued. |
| Link+ | Link+ books can be ordered online using the Link+ catalog. It takes approximately 4 business days for items to arrive. You can also borrow directly from participating Link+ libraries using the Visiting Patron option. See the Link+ guide for more information. |
