OCLC Scholars Reciprocal Borrowing Program

• Those with Faculty status are eligible to participate in the OCLC Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program.
• Check the list of participants in the OCLC Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program to see if the university you are interested in visiting is listed.
• Faculty intending to visit a participating library should contact the Wells Library Administration Office.
  • Library staff will issue an OCLC Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program card.
• Access and privileges may vary from institution to institution.
• The lending library determines whether the card will be accepted for on-site use and/or borrowing.

Faculty from Other OCLC Program Institutions Visiting IUB

The IUB Libraries offer borrowing privileges to faculty from institutions participating in the OCLC Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program.

• Check the list of participants in the OCLC Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program to determine if your institution is a participant in the program.
• Faculty from participating institutions should contact their local university library to obtain an OCLC Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program card before coming to IU.
• Bring this card, your valid university ID and a current photo ID (if your university ID does not have a photo) to the circualtion desk in Wells Library.
  • Library staff will verify your status and provide you with a Library Card.
  • The Library Card is good for access to the library buildings and for borrowing privileges.