Guest & Alumni Services

Welcome to Íæż½ã½ãLibraries! Alumni and non-Íæż½ã½ãguests are welcome to visit Bridwell Library, Hamon Arts Library, Fondren Library, and Underwood Law Library. DeGolyer Library is open to researchers by appointment. Some libraries have limited public access hours.

Computers and Online Resources

The libraries do not have public computers. Guests and alumni may access many of our databases and e-books on their own devices once connected to SMU_Guest WiFi.

Alumni Borrowing

Íæż½ã½ãalumni can stay connected to Íæż½ã½ãand the Libraries with borrowing privileges and access to select online resources.

Benefits

  • Check out library materials at all Íæż½ã½ãLibraries
  • Off-campus access to

Eligibility

  • Free for alumni of the Cox School of Business, Perkins School of Theology, and Graduate Program in Religious Studies (GPRS)
  • $35 per year for all other Íæż½ã½ãalumni

Guest Borrowing

Guests from the local community, partner institutions and professional organizations are welcome to apply for a Guest Card and borrow library materials while visiting Íæż½ã½ãLibraries.

Benefits

  • Check out books and media at Bridwell Library, Hamon Arts Library and Fondren Library.

Guest borrowers cannot access databases or e-books from off-campus.

Eligibility

Unless otherwise noted, you may apply for a guest card in person or online. If you are applying in person, please bring ID and proof of employment, membership, or enrollment, as applicable. The following groups are eligible:

  • TexShare cardholders with a current card. Contact your home library to obtain a TexShare card before applying for a guest card online.
  • Faculty participating in the OCLC Reciprocal Borrowing program. Apply online.
  • Students, faculty, and staff of SWATLA member institutions.
  • Clergy and theological students ($30 annual fee).

If you are not a member of the above groups, Friends of Íæż½ã½ãLibraries receive borrowing privileges at the Associate level and above.

Policies

  • Loan Periods and Policies
  • All checked-out items will be automatically renewed three times unless there is a hold or recall on the item.