Registered UM students must have their ‘Cane Card to enter the Richter Library (via swiping in through the lobby turnstiles) and check out materials. A photo ID can be used in lieu of a Cane Card, however this is only permitted five times per semester.
Access to the libraries & library services–including borrowing privileges–for other types of patrons will vary (see below). For questions please contact Richter Circulation or other UM library directly.
Access Privileges
| Patron Types | Enter Richter Library | Use Computers | Access E-Resources* | Off-Campus E-Access | ILL Services | Use Study Rooms |
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UM Student / Faculty / Staff
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| Alumni | limited access | |||||
| Faculty Emeritus | ||||||
| Retired UM Faculty/Staff | ||||||
| Courtesy Appointment* | ID + letter from dept. | |||||
| Coral Gables Resident | with community card | |||||
| Professional Librarians | with ID from OCLC school | |||||
| Osher Life-Long Learner | with Osher card | |||||
| Friends of the Library/Amigos | with photo ID | |||||
| Special Collections / Cuban Heritage Collection Visitors |
with photo ID | |||||
| Govt. Document Users | with photo ID | |||||
| Guests of Student/Staff | with photo ID | |||||
| Prospective Student/Family | with photo ID | |||||
| Visitors | with purchase of day pass | |||||
| FIU & Other Local Faculty Miami-Dade IB Students |
with valid school ID |
* 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 | 3 hrs in lib. | No limit |
| UM Graduate Students | Semester | 7 days | 30 days | 3 hrs in lib. | No limit |
| Faculty | 365 days | 7 days | 30 days | 3 hrs in lib. | No limit |
| Staff | Semester | 7 days | 30 days | 3 hrs in lib. | No limit |
| Alumni** | 30 days | 7 days | 30 days | 10 bks, 3 DVDs | |
| Retired Faculty & Staff | 30 days | 7 days | 30 days | 10 bks, 3 DVDs | |
| Emeritus Faculty | 365 days | 7 days | 30 days | 3 hrs in lib. | No limit |
| Friend of Library/Amigos*** | 30 days | 7 days | 30 days | 10 bks, 3 DVDs | |
| Employee’s Family | 30 days | 7 days | 30 days | 10 bks, 3 DVDs | |
| Guest of UM Administration | 30 days | 7 days | 30 days | 10 bks, 3 DVDs | |
| Trustees and Family | 30 days | 7 days | 30 days | 10 bks, 3 DVDs | |
| FIU Faculty / Doctoral Student | 30 days | 7 days | 30 days | 10 bks, 3 DVDs | |
| OCLC / SHARES / ARL Member | 30 days | 7 days | 30 days | 10 bks, 3 DVDs | |
| Visitors |
* 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 Cheryl Gowing (305)-284-6018 or cgowing@miami.edu
**Alumni receive Richter Library borrowing privileges with a minimum donation of $50.
***Friends and Amigos receive Richter Library borrowing privileges with a minimum donation of $250.