II. Library Borrower Types
University borrower types are determined by the UCB registrar and accounting
offices. Individuals who qualify for more than one borrower category will receive
the highest level of privileges.
1. Faculty and Staff
University of Colorado, Boulder faculty and staff are given identical
circulation privileges.
Faculty status is given to those who have current faculty appointments
and are paid by the University of Colorado payroll office or by contracts
or grants. These appointments may be permanent or temporary. Temporary
appointments may include, but are not limited to, guest lecturers, visiting
faculty, and other short-term appointments. The Libraries
receive weekly file loads of faculty from the University Enterprise Directory. We
do not receive information on faculty in any “sponsored” or “affiliate” subdirectories. While
we will register sponsored faculty manually at the main library and extend
checkout privileges, certain services such as Interlibrary Loan require
that the faculty member exist in the Enterprise Directory. Departmental
liaisons are responsible for setting up their faculty in the directory. Library
personnel do not have the authority to do this.
Staff employed by the University of Colorado, Boulder are automatically
registered with the Libraries if they are on the University payroll
for a 50% or more appointment. The appointment may be permanent or
temporary.
Spouses, surviving spouses, and domestic partners of University of
Colorado – Boulder faculty and staff may apply for a public patron
card at no charge. Application must be made at the Norlin Circulation
Desk by filling out the appropriate form. Library privileges
will be the same as those of public patrons.
Borrowing privileges: public
patrons.
Faculty and staff employed at other University of Colorado campuses
receive the same privileges as Boulder campus faculty and staff. Faculty
from other campuses are automatically registered. Staff from
other campuses should present a University ID at the main circulation
desk (Norlin) in order to be registered in the Library system (Chinook).
Borrowing privileges: faculty
and staff.
2. Use of Proxy Cards
Only faculty and staff of UCB may authorize a representative
to check out materials on his or her account. A Proxy card will be issued
upon presentation of a signed letter on letterhead stationary which states
the representative's name and ID#, and the professor's name and ID#.
Proxy cards are valid for one semester and may be renewed at the written
request of the faculty or staff member.
The authorizing faculty or staff member assumes full responsibility
for any library transaction made by the proxy in his or her name. This
will include, as well, any penalties earned for failure to return recalled
books, lost or damaged materials, etc.
3. Students
a. Graduate
Graduate status is given to tuition or fee-paying students who are currently
enrolled in a graduate degree program at UCB. Graduate students attending the
Boulder campus are automatically registered with the library.
Borrowing privileges: graduate
students.
b. Undergraduate
Undergraduate status is given to tuition or fee-paying students who
are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at UCB. Undergraduate
students attending the Boulder campus are automatically registered
with the Libraries. Undergraduate students from other University of
Colorado campuses receive the same privileges as Boulder campus students.
However, they must register at the main circulation desk (Norlin).
If you have questions concerning your status, please contact the circulation
desk at Norlin.
Borrowing privileges: undergraduate
students
c. Special Students
Special Students include those enrolled in Continuing Education,
the SAVE program, Economic Institute, the International English Center,
and senior auditors. Most special students are registered
with the Libraries automatically. If you have questions concerning
your status, please contact the main circulation desk (Norlin).
Borrowing privileges: special
students.
d. Students at Other UC
Campuses: UCCS, UCD, UCHSC
Students at the Auraria, Colorado Springs and Health Sciences may
borrow books using their UC ID, but must register first at the main
circulation desk (Norlin).
Borrowing privileges: students
at other UC campuses
4. Institute/Workshop Participants
Participants in institutes and workshops are eligible for short-term
privileges at the Libraries. Depending upon the arrangements that have
been made in advance, you will either be included on a list of participants
provided by the Institute/Workshop Director, or you may be required to
provide proof of registration in the program. In either case, you must
present a photo ID at the main circulation desk in Norlin Library.
Borrowing privileges: institute/workshop
participants.
5. CU Alumni Association
Alumni Association Members are dues paying members of the University
of Colorado, Boulder, Alumni Association. Members must present current
Alumni Association membership card to the main circulation desk (Norlin).
The Alumni Association Member must also be a Colorado resident to be
granted borrowing privileges.
Borrowing privileges: Alumni
Association members.
6. Friends of the Library
Colorado residents 18 and older, who are not currently affiliated with
the University of Colorado, are eligible to join the
Friends of the Libraries organization.
A Friends membership includes privileges which exceed those of Public Patrons.
Borrowing privileges: Friends of the Libraries > Silver, Gold,
Platimum
7. Visiting Scholars
Students and faculty from universities outside of Colorado may obtain
a Visiting Scholar card upon presentation of a letter from a qualified
UCB academic sponsor and a photo ID. Generally speaking, UCB academic
departments do not issue such letters without having been contacted in
advance by a counterpart at the student's home university. Sponsoring
letters should be presented at the main circulation desk in Norlin Library.
Borrowing privileges: visiting
scholars.
1. Colorado Residents
Public patrons are those library patrons who register as citizens of
the state of Colorado. A valid Colorado Driver’s License or State
of Colorado ID card must be shown at the time of registration with the
library and all patrons must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants
under the age of 18 must have a parent register jointly with them to
ensure that responsibility for all debts incurred will be met.
As of July 1, 2005, the fee for a public patron card is $75.00 ($65.00
for those 65 and older) per year. A card will be issued.
The University Libraries will remain open to anyone who walks through
our doors. Use of materials, including electronic databases, within
the Libraries remains a free service.
2. Other Colorado Colleges
Staff, Faculty, and Students from other Colorado Academic Institutions
which are State-funded receive privileges equivalent to Public Patrons,
but are not charged for access to the UCB Libraries. Present your current
Staff, Faculty, or Student ID at the main circulation desk in Norlin Library.
Borrowing privileges: public
and other academic borrowers.
