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Access and privileges
Fee-based library cards
Fee-based library cards Menu
Visitors and alumni can purchase a library card to borrow library materials and to access Stanford Libraries beyond the number of annual free days. To purchase a non-refundable Library Card, please bring a government-issued ID (driver’s license, passport) and cash or a check to the Privileges desk in Green Library.
Please note: All fee-based cardholders are not eligible for off-campus access to e-resources (but may use public computers inside the Libraries for access), interlibrary borrowing, or lockers/carrels in Green Library.
Access-only card
Includes:
- Physical access to Stanford Libraries
- In-house use of library materials
- In-house use of most electronic databases and online journals
Cost:
| 12 months | 3 months | 1 month | 1 week | 1 day | |
| Alumni | $100 | $40 | $15 | N/A | $10 |
| Other individuals | $300 | $100 | $50 | $25 | $10 |
Access and borrowing
Includes:
- Access (see above)
- Place holds
- Online renewals and account access (you'll receive a login PIN)
- Checkout up to 25 items at a time from the following libraries:
- Art & Architecture
- Branner Earth Sciences
- Cubberley Education
- East Asia
- Graduate School of Business
- Green
- Music
- Science (Li & Ma)
- Stanford Auxiliary (SAL 1&2, SAL3)
- Terman Engineering
Cost:
| 12 months | 3 months | |
| Alumni | $400 | $125 |
| Other individuals | $800 | $250 |
For any questions or concerns, please contact Privileges.