Access Privileges
| Patron Types | Enter Richter Library | Use Laptops | Access E-Resources* | Off-Campus E-Access | ILL Services | Use Study Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM Student / Faculty / Staff |
X | X | X | X | + | X |
| Alumni | limited access | |||||
| Faculty Emeritus | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Retired UM Faculty/Staff | X | X | X | |||
| Courtesy Appointment* | ID + letter from dept. | X | X | X |
* e-resources are the databases that the library subscribes to for facilitation of research – alumni have access to some databases off-campus via the Alumni Portal.
+ Faculty, Students and Staff associated with the Law School and Medical School must use the ILL service provided by their respective libraries.
Borrowing Privileges
| Patron Type | Books | DVD | Popular Fiction / Graphic Novels | Reserves | # of Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM Undergrad | 30 days | 7 days | 30 days | online only | No limit |
| UM Graduate Students | Semester | 7 days | 30 days | online only | No limit |
| Faculty | 365 days | 7 days | 30 days | online only | No limit |
| Staff | Semester | 7 days | 30 days | No limit | |
| Retired Faculty & Staff | 30 days | 7 days | 30 days | 10 bks, 3 DVDs | |
| Emeritus Faculty | 365 days | 7 days | 30 days | No limit |
* Courtesy Appointment – Faculty and researchers with a courtesy appointment may obtain a library pass with photo ID and their appointment letter from the appropriate UM department official. Borrowing privileges are not offered, but additional benefits may be extended. Contact Glen Wiley (305)-284-1561 or g.wiley@miami.edu
For further questions, please contact Richter Circulation at richter.circulation@miami.edu or other UM library directly.