Visitors and Reciprocal Borrowing Requirements

DU Libraries allows certain DU-affiliated groups and reciprocal borrowers from specified universities to check-out items. Check below to determine if you or your institution qualifies for DU Libraries borrowing privileges, and what documents you'll need to check-out items from the Main Library.
 

  • DU-Affiliated Visitors

    Library Card Requirement: DU ID Card or proof of active enrollment

    Includes the following groups:

    Sodexo EmployeeFollet Bookstore Employee
    Retired Staff MemberRetired Faculty Member
    Carson Brierly Dance MemberDenver International Program
    Dependents & SpousesEnrichment Program
    Field InstructorFriends of the Library
    OLLI ProgramPublishing Institute
    Ricks StudentRocky Mountain Talent Search
    Senior Citizen Audit ProgramSummer Institute/Program
    University Library AssociationAurora Mental Health Center
  • Reciprocal Borrowers

    Library Card Requirement: Current School/College ID

    Current students and faculty from the following colleges and universities qualify:

    Arizona State UniversityOklahoma State UniversityUniversity of Colorado, Law
    Baylor UniversityOregon State UniversityUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
    Bel RaeRegis UniversityUniversity of Houston
    Brigham Young UniversityRicks CenterUniversity of Kansas
    Claremont Colleges LibraryRocky Vista UniversityUniversity of Missouri
    Colorado CollegeSouthern Illinois UniversityUniversity of New Mexico
    Colorado School of MinesSt. John Vianney SeminaryUniversity of Northern Colorado
    Colorado State UniversityTexas A&M UniversityUniversity of Oklahoma
    Community College of DenverTexas Tech UniversityUniversity of Oregon
    Fort Lewis CollegeUnited States Air Force AcademyUniversity of Utah
    Iliff School of TheologyUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of Wyoming
    Iowa State UniversityUniversity of Colorado, BoulderUtah State University
    Johnson & WalesUniversity of Colorado, Colorado SpringsWashington State University
    Kansas State UniversityUniversity of Colorado, DenverWashington State University - Vancouver
    Metropolitan State University of DenverUniversity of Colorado, Health SciencesWashington University in St. Louis
  • Referral Form Colleges and Universities

    Library Card Requirement: Current School/College ID + Completed Referral Form

    Download the Referral Form (pdf)

    • Referral Form must be filled out by you and your school or college librarian.
    • A new Visitor Referral Form is required annually.


    Current students and faculty from the following colleges and universities qualify:

    Adams State UniversityFront Range Community CollegePikes Peak Community College
    Arapahoe Community CollegeLamar Community CollegePueblo Community College
    Colorado Christian UniversityMorgan Community CollegeRed Rocks Community College
    Colorado Mesa UniversityNaropa UniversityTrinidad State Junior College
    Colorado Mountain CollegeNazarene Bible CollegeUnited States Air Force Academy
    Colorado Northwestern Community CollegeNew Geneva Theological SeminaryWestern Colorado Community College
    Community College of AuroraNortheastern Junior CollegeWestern State Colorado University
    Denver SeminaryOtero Junior College 
  • Referral Form Colorado Public Libraries

    Library Card Requirement: Public Library Card + Completed Referral Form

    Download the Referral Form (pdf)

    • A Visitor Referral Form must be filled out by you and your school or college librarian.
    • A new Visitor Referral Form is required annually.


    Visitors from the following Colorado public libraries qualify:

    Aguilar Public LibraryAkron Public LibraryFranklin Ferguson Memorial Library
    Park County Public LibrariesAlamosa (Southern Peaks) Public LibraryFresno County Public Library
    Penrose Community Library DistrictArapahoe Library DistrictGarfield County Libraries
    Pikes Peak Library DistrictAnything (Rangeview Libraries)Gilpin County Public Library
    Pine River LibraryAurora Public LibraryGrand County Library District
    Pines & Plains LibrariesBaca County Public LibraryGunnison County Library District
    Pitkin County LibraryBasalt Regional Library DistrictHaxtun Public Library
    Platteville Public LibraryBemis Public LibraryHeginbotham Library
    Poudre River Public Library DistrictBent County Library DistrictHigh Plains Library District
    Pueblo City-County LibraryBerthoud Community LibraryHinsdale Library District
    Rampart Library DistrictBoulder Public LibraryIgnacio Community Library
    Rangely Regional LibraryBud Werner Memorial LibraryJackson County Public Library
    Rangeview LibrariesBuena Vista Public LibraryJefferson County Public Library
    Red Feather Lakes Community LibraryBurlington Public LibraryJohn C. Fremont Library District
    Rico Public LibraryCanon City Public LibraryJulesburg Public Library
    Ridgway Public LibraryCarnegie Library of TrinidadKiowa County Public Library District
    Rio Grande Library DistrictClear Creek Library DistrictLa Veta Public Library
    Rocky Ford Public LibraryClearview Library DistrictLafayette Public Library
    Ruby M. Sisson Memorial LibraryConejos Library DistrictLake County Public Library
    Salida Regional LibraryCortez Public LibraryLamar Public Library
    San Miguel Library DistrictCostilla County Public LibraryLincoln County Libraries
    Security Public LibraryCotopaxi School Community LibraryLongmont Public Library
    Silverton Public LibraryDacono Public LibraryLouisville Public Library
    South Routt Library DistrictDeBeque LibraryLoveland Public Library
    Southern Teller County Library DistrictDel Norte Public LibraryLyons Regional Library
    Spanish Peaks Library DistrictDelta County LibrariesMamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library
    Sterling Public LibraryDenver Public LibraryMancos Public Library
    Stratton Public LibraryDolores Public LibraryManzanola School Public Library
    Summit County LibraryDouglas County Public LibraryMeeker Regional Library District
    Swink School Public LibraryDurango Public LibraryMesa County Libraries
    Vail Public LibraryEagle Valley Library DistrictMineral County Public Libraries
    Wellington Public LibraryEast Cheyenne County Library DistrictMoffat County Library
    West Custer County LibraryEast Morgan County Library DistrictMontrose Regional Library District
    West Routt Library DistrictEnglewood Public LibraryNederland Community Library
    Westminster Public LibraryEstes Valley LibraryNorthern Saguache County Library District
    Wetmore Community LibraryFlagler Community LibraryNucla Public Library
    Woodruff Memorial LibraryFleming Community LibraryOrdway Combined Community Library
    Wray Public LibraryFort Morgan Public LibraryOuray Public Library
    Yuma Public Library  

Visitor Access Passes

Visitors who do not qualify for DU-affiliation, reciprocal, or referral privileges can check out material with the purchase of an annual borrowing account ($100). Daily and monthly visitor passes do not include borrowing privileges.

Government Documents Users

No form is required to view government documents. A Referral Form is required for check out.

High School Students

Students in grades 10–12 can purchase access to University Libraries for an academic year (September 1 through May 31) for a fee of $10. The student must bring a signed letter from the high school stating he/she is in good standing and needs access to the Library. A card will be issued to the student and must be presented whenever entering the Library. This card allows access to Penrose Collection material, for In-Library use only.