Can I check out books and access databases if I'm not a current UofM student?

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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 Views: 1033

Visiting the Libraries

The Ned R. McWherter Library is open to the public. Many workshops, lectures, and other events are free and open to the public. Displays and exhibits are always free and open to the public. Please note that the Health Sciences Library, the Music Library, and Lambuth Library may have varied availability.

Community Users

If you're not a current student or employee at the University of Memphis, you are considered a Community User at the University Libraries and will need to apply for/receive a Community Special Privilege Registration card. This card will allow you to:

borrow books. Community Users can check out up to 10 books for 30 days.
be logged onto a community user computer to check email and search Libraries databases. There are no printing privileges.

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