University Libraries Borrow, Renew, & Order Materials Alumni and Non-UNCG Patrons

Borrowing UNCG Library Materials -- Non-UNCG Patrons

Who Can Borrow

• UNCG Alumni

  May use the University Libraries by joing the Friends of the Library. See the Friends information listed below.

• Friends of the UNCG Library

  After joining the Friends of the UNCG Libraries, members may apply for borrowing privileges. Members with borrowing privileges must present a valid photo ID and a valid Friends of the Libraries membership card each time they borrow or renew. Friends may have up to 5 items checked out at any given time. Friends may access UNCG Libraries databases from within the Libraries. For further information, call the Jackson Library Checkout Desk at (336) 334-5304.

• Borrowers from Other UNC campuses

  Students, faculty and staff from other University of North Carolina system campuses with library accounts in good standing may borrow from the University Libraries by participating in the UNC System Reciprocal Borrowing Program.

• Borrowers from Libraries in the Triad Academic Library Association and Other Piedmont-Triad Colleges and Universities

  Students, faculty and staff from the Elon University Law School library, students, faculty, and staff from Pfeiffer University and libraries participating in TALA (Triad Academic Library Association). See the TALA Privileges Chart for more information.

• Other Colleges and Universities:

  • Students, faculty and staff from the following colleges or universities may borrow from the University Libraries upon validation of enrollment or employment: Mt Olive College, Pfeiffer University.
  • Students from the following colleges should inquire in their library about referral letters to the University Libraries. Faculty, staff, and administrators may borrow upon presentation of proof of employment: Davidson County Community College, Randolph Community College, Rockingham Community College
  • Faculty from more than 150 participating OCLC academic research libraries may borrow from the University Libraries upon presentation of an OCLC card obtained at the home library and a picture ID.

• Students and Employees of Guilford County Schools

  Students inquire in the school Media Center about referral letters to the University Libraries; faculty, staff and administrators may borrow upon presentation of proof of employment.

• Private Secondary Schools – The University Libraries has borrowing agreements for employees and/or students at the following private secondary schools

  American Hebrew Academy, Caldwell Academy, Greensboro Montessori School, Music Academy of NC, New Garden Friends School, Oak Ridge Military Academy. Please check with the library or media center at your school to find out how to borrow from the Libraries.

• Public Library Referrals

  Permanent residents of Greensboro needing materials unavailable through the services of the Greensboro Public Library may apply for a written referral at the main branch of the Greensboro Public Library to borrow materials from the University Libraries on a one-time basis. The referral is limited to two items and must include exact titles.

• Visiting Scholars

  Visiting scholars engaged in study or research but not affiliated with an institution with which UNCG has a reciprocal borrowing agreement may apply to the Head of Access Services for possible borrowing privileges.

• Preceptors

  Nurses who precept UNCG students may apply for borrowing privileges. Current preceptor status must be verified. Contact the Library Liaison to the School of Nursing for more details.

• UNCG Faculty and Staff Family Members

  Spouses, domestic partners and dependent children of UNCG faculty and staff are eligible to borrow. Reasonable proof of relationship must be provided.

What You Will Need

• All borrowers must present valid photo ID at registration and each time items are borrowed or renewed. Accepted forms of ID include valid Driver's Licenses, State ID cards, Military IDs, and photo IDs from schools at which the borrower is enrolled or employed.
• Friends of the UNCG Libraries should present their FOL membership card and valid photo ID.
• IDs presented with unrecognizable photos will require additional photo ID.
• IDs and FOL membership cards are not transferrable.
• Secondary school students who do not have photo ID must have a parent or guardian present who can present photo ID.

Loan Periods

Renewals

• Friends of the Libraries

  • May renew general stacks and other specific collections materials online using Renew Items and My Account, or in person at the Checkout Desk.
  • Before renewing please check your Account Expiration Date on the Renew Items/My Account login page. No renewal will extend the due date past this date. If your due date matches your Account Expiration Date and you renew anyway, you will receive the same due date as your present date due and it will count as one of your renewals.
  • Overdue items or outstanding library fines prevent online renewal of any items.
  • Renewing online and at a service desk both count towards the number of times an item can be renewed consecutively.

• Other Non-UNCG patrons

  Must renew in person at the Check Out Desk.

Additional Renewal Information

• Account must be in good standing for renewal
• Renewing extends the due dates from the date renewed, not the date due.
• All fines and fees owed must be paid at the time of renewal.

Questions ?

Please call the Libraries if you have any questions or concerns. We will be glad to try to assist you.

• Jackson Library Access Services Desk: (336) 334-5304 or (336) 334-5245; Toll Free (888) 245-0180
• Music Library: (336) 334-5771