How to borrow physical library materials

Overview

You can check out physical library materials at the Circulation Desk in the main LITS complex, at the Pratt Music Library circulation desk, or in the Language & Culture Commons (LCC).

All borrowers must present identification when checking out items

• Mount Holyoke College community members must present their OneCard or other valid ID.

• Five College community members must present an active college-issued ID or other valid ID.

• Mount Holyoke alums should go to the Technology Help Desk to get an alum OneCard and come visit us at the Circulation Desk to open their library account.

• Residents of South Hadley, Holyoke, Granby and Chicopee MA aged 18 and over can be issued a Mount Holyoke library barcode at the Circulation Desk. To receive a barcode, residents must present a Massachusetts picture ID that shows a current address in South Hadley, Holyoke, Granby or Chicopee. If this is not possible, a state-issued picture ID and additional proof of address (e.g., a piece of mail or a utility bill) may be used.