Reciprocal borrowing and visiting faculty

Visiting faculty and researchers

K-State Libraries provides borrowing privileges to visiting faculty, researchers and scholars.

To register to check out K-State Libraries materials, visiting scholars and faculty should complete the online application.

Visitors needing access to interlibrary loan or online materials outside of the libraries should ask a member of their sponsoring department to complete the extended eID form for consideration.

Reciprocal borrowing

K-State Libraries has reciprocal agreements with organizations that allow students, staff and faculty to borrow items at many universities across the U.S. To use this free service, patrons must have a K-State Libraries’ account in good standing and a K-State ID card.

We highly encourage users to contact the library they plan to visit ahead of time to learn about their reciprocal borrowing policies and any documentation they may require. Some libraries may require a few days’ notice to confirm eligibility with the home institution and set up an account.

Reciprocal borrowing programs:

• Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA) Circulation Program: Most GWLA member institutions participate in the GWLA reciprocal borrowing program.
• OCLC Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program: This program is only available to faculty. You may view a list of participating institutions online.
• Kansas Board of Regents Reciprocal Borrowing Program: All Kansas Board of Regents schools participate in reciprocal borrowing programs.
• Manhattan Christian College Reciprocal Borrowing Program: K-State and Manhattan Christian College patrons may borrow items from both institutions.

For more information on using these programs, please contact halecirc@k-state.edu.