Using the UW Libraries

Borrowing Information for Community College Faculty

Library Borrowing Privileges

Visitors wishing to check out materials from the UW Libraries must apply through the Library Cashier Office. Individuals with borrowing privileges are allowed to check out circulating materials in the Libraries' collections. Borrowing privileges do not include access to UW-restricted services such as interlibrary loan, document delivery and remote access to databases.

Individuals issued borrower cards on a non-fee basis upon presentation of appropriate identification to the Library Cashier:

• Faculty and academic personnel of each of the Washington State community colleges. Current institutional ID required, or a letter on official letterhead must be submitted to the Library Cashier (see Letters of Application below).
• Alumni of the University of Washington who are current members of the UW Alumni Association. Current membership ID required.
• Members of the Friends of the UW Libraries with qualifying memberships. Current membership ID required.

Letters of Application

When a letter of application is required, as outlined in these guidelines, an individual wishing to apply for borrowing privileges should submit a letter to the Library Cashier that describes the need to make use of the UW Libraries.

Send, bring or fax the letter to:

Library Cashier
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA 98195-2900
Fax: (206) 685-6972

Questions about borrowing privileges can be directed to the Library Cashier at (206) 543-1174. The Library Cashier is located on the first floor of Suzzallo Library, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the academic quarter, and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. during interim. The office is closed on University holidays.