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McGill Libraries Borrowing Card for alumni

  • McGill alumni must register for a McGill Libraries Borrowing Card in order to borrow items from the Libraries. Your McGill alumni usernameÌý(generallyÌýfirstname.lastname [at] mail.mcgill.ca)Ìýand password are required in order to register. If you do not have an alumni username and password,Ìý.
  • Cost for alumni: free
  • McGill Libraries Borrowing Cards are valid in all McGillÌýlibraries, subject to the borrowing policies of individual collections.
  • A McGill Libraries Borrowing Card may only be used by the person to whom it is issued.
  • The McGill Libraries Borrowing Card is valid for 12 months; the expiration date is calculated from the date of registration.
  • Fines or other sanctions are imposed for late returns and cards may be cancelled if misused.

Note: Registering for a McGill Libraries Borrowing Card does not provide remote access to the Library’s electronic resources outside of those available to all alumni, nor does it give you access to all library services and resources.

To register for a McGill Libraries Borrowing Card:

  1. Complete the application for theÌý.
  2. Visit any Information Desk atÌýany libraryÌý±ð³æ³¦±ð±è³ÙÌýthe Rare Books & Special Collections Library or the Ï㽶ÊÓƵÌýArchives.
    • Bring a photo ID & proof of address.

Once your application has been processed, you will be provided with a McGill Libraries Borrowing Card that you can use to borrow items.

To renew a McGill Libraries Borrowing Card:

The McGill Libraries Borrowing Card may be renewed by email, by phone, or in person atÌýany libraryÌýexceptÌýtheÌýRare Books & Special Collections Library or the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Archives.

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