Borrow Materials Not Owned By IU

Borrowing Privileges at Other Institutions

All faculty, staff, and students may be able to borrow materials from other colleges and universities in person. You will need to get a reciprocal borrower's card before you go to the other library.

Reciprocal Borrowing Request Form

We participate in three reciprocal borrowing programs:

  • ALI (Academic Libraries in Indiana) Reciprocal Borrowing Program - Open to students, faculty and staff
  • Big Ten Academic Alliance Reciprocal Borrowing Program  (formerly CIC Reciprocal Borrowing) - Open to faculty and graduate students
  • OCLC Scholars Reciprocal Borrowing Program - Faculty only

Reciprocal borrowing program details & eligibility