Services for community users and guests

The Library offers guest accounts to Missouri residents who wish to use the library's collection. To obtain a guest account please bring a current form of identification and proof of Missouri residency to the Library service desk for processing. Photo identifications are preferred but we can accept other forms of identification.  Proof of Missouri residency is an official piece of mail postmarked within the last 3 months. Persons with a current Military Identification do not have to provide proof of Missouri residency.

• Guest accounts are valid for 1 year.
• Patrons under 18 must have their parent or legal guardian sign the application form.
• Certain restrictions apply for using the library's electronic resources which are licensed for use by only students, faculty, and staff of the University.
• Guest patrons must also register at the service desk if they wish access to to public use computers.

To be eligible for a renewal, accounts must have no outstanding fines or fees. To renew, please bring a current form of identification and proof of Missouri residency to the Library service desk for processing.