Library Services by Patron Type
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Illinois Tech students, faculty and staff who currently work for, or are enrolled at Illinois Tech have access to all services offered at Galvin Library. The HawkCard is required to borrow materials. Here is an overview of library services by patron type.
|
Patron Type |
Books |
Books from I-Share Libraries |
Interlibrary Loan |
Off-Campus Database Access |
Technology Borrowing (laptop, wifi hotspot, etc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students |
4 week loan period, renew up to 105 days |
28 day loan period, renew up to 112 days | yes | yes | yes |
| Graduate Students | 16 week loan period, renew up to 224 days | 28 day loan period, renew up to 112 days | yes | yes | yes |
| VanderCook Students | 4 week loan period, renew up to 105 days | no | no, visit VanderCook libraries | no | yes |
| Faculty and Staff | 16 week loan period, renew up to 224 days | 28 day loan period, renew up to 112 days | yes | yes | yes |
| Emeritus Faculty | 16 week loan period, renew up to 224 days | 28 day loan period, renew up to 112 days | yes | yes | yes |
|
Alumni (paid membership $100 annually) |
4 week loan period, renew up to 105 days | no | yes | no | no |
| I-Share Users | 4 week loan period, renew up to 112 days | NA | NA | NA | no |
|
Community Members (non-IIT affiliated) |
no | no | no | no | no |
View the detailed circulation rules and policies, I-Share, and Interlibrary loan services. If you are interested in applying for the alumni membership, please visit our webpage on alumni services.
Building Access
We are open to Illinois Tech affiliates (students, faculty & staff) and members of the public for research and educational purposes. You may view our hours on our website.
Members of the public, including Alumni, may enter and use the library during the day before 6 pm. The library is accessible only to Illinois Tech affiliates during evenings and overnight. Find out more information on our visitor policy.
Onsite I-Share charges
Illinois Tech affiliates (students, faculty & staff) are eligible for onsite I-Share charges.
Links & Files
- Checking things out: rules and policies Opens in new window
- Borrowing books from other Illinois libraries- I-Share Opens in new window
- Requesting books or articles around the world- Interlibrary loan Opens in new window
- Library access for Illinois Tech Alumni Opens in new window
- I'm not affiliated with IIT. Can I visit Galvin Library? Opens in new window