What am I eligible for?

Outside researchers may apply for privileges at the Yale University Library (YUL).  Options for library privileges include:

Rates & Details:

How do I register?

Outside researchers who wish to use the Yale University Library collections must register in person at the Privileges Office located in the nave of Sterling Memorial Library (SML).  To register, you will need to provide a current government issued ID.  The following documents are acceptable forms of identification for registration:       

• Driver’s license (from U.S. or Canada)
• U.S. or foreign passport
• Alien registration card with photo (INS form I-151 or I-551).

Explanation of Pass Options

Desk Pass:

• No borrowing privileges
• Retrieve materials from Sterling, LSF and Mudd collections (20 items per day)*
• Pass good for one week, with option to renew
• Access to Library facilities for all open hours (some exclusions for School and Departmental libraries – please inquire at specific location before arrival)

Stacks Pass:

• Access to the Sterling Memorial Library stacks
• No borrowing privileges
• Retrieve materials from Sterling, LSF and Mudd collections (20 items per day)* 
• Access to Library facilities for all open hours (some exclusions for School and Departmental libraries – please inquire at specific location before arrival)

Borrowing-Standard:

• Check out materials from any library 
• Building Access – allowed until closing
• Loan length – two months or date of expiration, whichever is lesser. 
• Book limit – 15 books 

Borrowing-Premium -- same as standard except for the following:

• Book limit – 50 books 

*Use “Place Requests” to retrieve materials and have them delivered to the circulation desk of the selected Yale University Library.  Allow two business days for delivery of items between libraries.