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Borrowing Privileges

Caltech Community | Other Borrowers | UCLA/USC

The Caltech Library System extends borrowing privileges to specific groups of users as defined below. Members of the Caltech community may register for borrowing privileges in any campus library. Other borrowers may register only between the hours of 8am and 5pm weekdays at the Millikan circulation desk.

All members of the Caltech community are granted Caltech Library System borrowing privileges. All individuals requesting borrowing privileges will be expected to show valid Caltech or JPL picture identification.

Privileges regarding length of loan and ability to renew and place holds will vary for each group.

Caltech Community is Defined As

Other Borrowers

The Caltech Library System extends borrowing privileges beyond the Caltech community on a selective basis. Individuals of the groups listed below should present identification showing theiraffiliation.

USC/UCLA

Through a consortium agreement, Caltech faculty and graduate students have special access to the UCLA and USC libraries.