University Libraries

We offer free library borrowing cards to all UD alumni living in Ohio. An alumni library borrowing card will give access to all circulating items in Roesch Library and via OhioLINK, a consortium of libraries. Complete these steps to apply for a card:

1. Ensure that your personal information is up to date with alumni relations. You can update it online. A discrepancy in information will delay the issuance of your card.

2. Apply in person at the Information Point desk on the first floor of Roesch Library. You must provide a photo ID and proof of current residence, such as a recent bill.

Card Information

• Borrowing privileges are limited to physical items. The card does not provide access to electronic databases or our interlibrary loan service.

  • Contact your local public library to inquire about interlibrary loan or databases, such as the Ohio Web Library.

• Cards are active for one year.

• Card renewal must be made in person following the same procedures as the initial card application. Overdue items and/or fines of $10 or more will block a renewal request.

Borrowing Items

• OhioLINK and SearchOhio items can be shipped to library locations throughout Ohio for pickup and return.

• 25 is the maximum number of checkouts, including OhioLINK.

• Five is the maximum number of holds.

• Books and bound journals are loaned for six weeks and can be renewed up to six times. 

• Multimedia and leisure reading books are loaned for three weeks and can be renewed one time.

Many archival collections are available online. Here are some highlights:

• Yearbooks
• Flyer News Index
• Other student-produced media such as:
  • Orpheus
  • The Exponent

We welcome visitors and visiting scholars with educational and research needs.

• Visitors may use library materials in the building. 

• Media equipment is unavailable for visitor borrowing.

Courtesy Cards

• In order to borrow library materials for use outside of the building, visitors may purchase a courtesy card for $50 at Information Point on the first floor.
• Books and bound journals are loaned for six weeks and can be renewed up to six times.
• Multimedia and leisure reading books are loaned for three weeks and can be renewed one time.

Other Eligible Users

• State Library of Ohio cardholders can borrow UD items for free using OhioLINK. 

• OhioLINK faculty, staff or students must use their home institution ID card. Borrowing policies of your home institution apply.

• SOCHE members will be issued a free courtesy card. Identification from your home institution is required. Borrowing policies of your home institution apply. 

Two computers on the first floor are available to visitors; people conducting library research have priority access to them. Visitor computers have:

• A 90-minute time limit.
• Filtered internet; gaming, streaming and social media websites are blocked.
• Access to most of the subscription-based research databases and other resources available from the library website.
• Microsoft Office software.

Access to subscription-based databases from outside the library is not available to visitors due to licensing agreements.

Visitor printing and copying is not available in Roesch Library. We suggest using Print and Copy Services in Marianist Hall.