A few days ago
Anonymous

Is it ok for a non-student to use a University library?

I’m a college graduate & can’t find a job, so I’d like to know if it’s ok for me to use the school library to help kill time & do some research on jobs. & no I’m not an alumnus of this particular university.

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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Might depend on the university. The one I went to has “public hours,” so anyone could come in and use the library during those hours. I don’t think the public can check books out, though, and there are a few other restrictions on the public.
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A few days ago
sweet byrd
It depends on the University — many public universities will allow some use by non-students, but private universities are more likely to block access. And some will let anyone use the services, except checkout — it really depends on the individual policy. The best way to find out is to call the library and ask about their policy on services to non-students (and non-alumni).
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A few days ago
topink
Chances are you can just walk right in and stay as long as you like, unless you’re a real stinker or sleazy looking, which I doubt. Whether you can check out anything, probably not, but it’s a case by case situation. When you go in you could ask someone at the front desk if they let non-students get a library card there, since

“a friend of yours wanted to know.”

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A few days ago
Anonymous
At most public universities, the library is a public space and non-students can come in and do research, etc.
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A few days ago
neniaf
This depends on where you live. For security reasons, more and more schools are limiting their libraries to people with campus I.D. If you are in a rural community which doesn’t worry about these things, then you may be okay, but you couldn’t do it at my school.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
It depends, some universities will allow anyone into their libraries, however, some will only allow students and faculty in. You will have to check with the university.
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A few days ago
physicsmom04
Public universities – absolutely. You might not be able to check anything out, but spend all day there if you want. Private schools can be picky, but call the main library desk and ask.
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4 years ago
neher
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A few days ago
Dee
Yes. You need to get a card from them, I believe, but you should be allowed to use it.

If they don’t let you check books out, anyone can still go and read in the library.

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A few days ago
eri
Of course – but you might have trouble printing or logging into the computers if you don’t have an account.
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