Access to Library Services Application » Access and Resource Sharing » UF Libraries

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Submit this application to request access to services at the University of Florida Libraries. Monthly or yearly membership fees may apply depending on affiliation status. Requests will be reviewed by Library West User Relations. Please allow 2-3 business days for processing.

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Name*
First Last
Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Your Home/Cell Phone Number*
Email Address*
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Please use your university or college email, unless you don’t have one.
Birth Date
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Select your university affiliation type..*
Select your university affiliation type.*

UF Alum / General Public / Visitor

International / Research / Visiting Scholar

State College and University System Faculty, Staff, or Student

Spouse or Domestic Partner

UF President’s Council / Smather’s Library Friend / Library Leadership Board Member

UF Volunteer
Check all that apply.*
Member of the Alumni Association
Member of the Howe Society
I am an Alum of the University of Florida, but not a member of the Alumni Association or the Howe Society
UF-ID*
8 digit UF-ID number
UF-ID of Applicant
8 digit UF-ID number (if available)
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Gator-1 Library ID Number of Applicant
Number on Gator-1 ID card above barcode
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Gator-1 Library ID Number*
Number on Gator-1 ID card above barcode
Department or College Affiliation*
(Example: Department of Mathematics, College of Nursing, etc.)
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Your Office Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

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Your Office Phone Number*
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Occupation Code*
Ask your department contact for this information.
Appointment Date(s):
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Start Date:*
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End Date:*
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Department Contact Name*
First Last
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Department Contact Phone Number*
Name of Spouse/Partner*
First Last
UF-ID of Spouse/Partner*
Number on Gator-1 ID card above barcode
Select Institution*
Institution Name*
Identification Number*
Please enter your ID number (Driver’s license, Passport, Identification card, Military Identification) in the space provided.
Identification Card Number*
Please enter your student/faculty/staff ID number from your home institution (college or university) in the space provided.
Additional Information
PLEASE NOTE: Submission of this form is required by alum or the general public to access library services.

Complete this application and pay the borrower’s fee (alum and general public only) at the Library West Circulation desk to receive access to library services. Check or money order only.

General Public and Alum:
$40 per semester or $100 per year
3 week loan period
Item check-out limit: 10
Access to electronic resources on-site only

UF Alumni Association and Howe Society:
$30 per semester or $75 per year
3 week loan period
Item Check-out limit: 10
Access to electronic resources on-site only

NO Remote access to electronic resources
NO ILL service
NO Retrieval to home library
PLEASE NOTE:
Activation of library privileges is contingent upon satisfactory verification of status at the University of Florida and will generally be processed in one business day.

UF Faculty
Item check-out limit: 350
Items due April 1st/October 1st
Access to Interlibrary Loan/UBorrow
Off-campus access to electronic resources

UF Staff
Item check-out limit: 100
8 week loan period
Access to Interlibrary Loan/UBorrow
Off-campus access to electronic resources
PLEASE NOTE: Interlibrary Loan services, remote access to UF electronic resources, and use of certain materials are restricted to current UF students, faculty, and staff, retired faculty, Emeritus Faculty, and Oak Hammock Residents.

Activation of library privileges is contingent upon satisfactory verification of status at the University of Florida and will generally be processed in one business day.

International Scholars are invited guests of the university, including Fulbright and other visiting scholars, who are participating in University of Florida research or teaching programs.

Research and Visiting Scholars are individuals who collaborate with and are sponsored by an academic department. They teach courses, direct the work of graduate students and/or participate in joint research programs and grants.

For further information on library policies and borrowing privileges visit the Borrowing Policies page
PLEASE NOTE: Interlibrary Loan services, remote access to UF electronic resources, and use of certain materials are restricted to current UF students, faculty and staff.

Activation of library privileges is contingent upon satisfactory verification of spouse/partner’s status at the University of Florida and will generally be processed in one business day.

Access to the Following Services:
Item Check-out limit: 10
3 week loan period
Access to electronic resources on-site only
Use your Gator 1 ID to borrow materials

PLEASE NOTE: Interlibrary Loan services, remote access to UF electronic resources, and use of certain materials are restricted to current UF students, faculty, and staff, retired faculty, Emeritus Faculty, and Oak Hammock Residents.

Activation of library privileges is contingent upon satisfactory verification of status and will generally be processed in one business day.

Courtesy Borrowers receive library privileges without having to pay any fees as a courtesy.

UF President’s Council
Item check-out limit: 10
3 week loan period

Smather’s Library Friend
Item check-out limit: 10
8 week loan period

Library Leadership Board Member
Item check-out limit: 10
8 week loan period

NO Remote access to electronic resources
NO ILL service
NO Retrieval to home library

PLEASE NOTE: Interlibrary Loan services, remote access to UF electronic resources, and use of certain materials are restricted to current UF students, faculty, and staff, retired faculty, Emeritus Faculty, and Oak Hammock Residents.

Activation of library privileges is contingent upon satisfactory verification of status and will generally be processed in one business day.

Courtesy Borrowers receive library privileges without having to pay any fees as a courtesy.

Faculty, Staff, or Students Affiliated with a university or college in Florida
Item check-out limit: 10
3 week loan period

NO Remote access to electronic resources
NO ILL service
NO Retrieval to home library

PLEASE NOTE: Interlibrary Loan services, remote access to UF electronic resources, and use of certain materials are restricted to current UF students, faculty, and staff, retired faculty, Emeritus Faculty, and Oak Hammock Residents.

Activation of library privileges is contingent upon satisfactory verification of status and will generally be processed in one business day.

Courtesy Borrowers receive library privileges without having to pay any fees as a courtesy.

UF Volunteer
Item check-out limit: 10
3 week loan period

NO Remote access to electronic resources
NO ILL service
NO Retrieval to home library

Consent*
I agree to the borrowing policy.
Initials*
Date*
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