Guest User Membership

A guest user membership is available with a $162 annual membership fee (other options: alumni membership, visiting graduate researcher & scholar)

Only interested in a particular item? If you wish to obtain borrow a specific item, instead of a membership, you may want to inquire with your university/college/local public library for details on their interlibrary loan service. They may be able to borrow the item for you for free or at a low cost.

How do I apply for a Guest User Membership card? You will need to apply in person at the library during regular office hours (M-F, 9am-5pm). Have the following items ready:

1. Ask a staff member to give you the application form.
2. Library Patron Agreement: Fill out online and email to library@uwest.edu.
3. Payment. To pay with a credit card, please select the UWest Marketplace (Select 'Library Fee'), make sure the total amount is correct, save the payment receipt notice to PDF and forward it to library@uwest.edu.

After you fill out the form and provide payment, you will need to take a picture at the Student Life office to get the ID card (Student Life Office is closed from 12pm-1pm for lunch). You will receive your card thereafter. Please be prepared to present ID card for checkout.

Can I access the library's wireless system? No. Users may inquire at the circulation desk with their Guest User Membership ID to obtain access to the computer workstations.

Additional extensions/renewals may be provided upon request. Please contact us if you have run out of renewals and cannot return items on time.