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Circulation

The circulation policies outline the privileges and responsibilities of all who borrow materials from the University of Missouri - St. Louis Libraries. Among our highest priorities is to enable seamless access to an integrated collection of materials that support the University’s teaching and research missions.

To check out materials, bring the materials and your identification card to the circulation desks. For check out procedures the appropriate ID cards are required:

  • University of Missouri - St. Louis Community - University of Missouri - St. Louis faculty, staff, and students need to present a valid University of Missouri - St. Louis ID card
  • St. Louis Mercantile Library - Members of the St. Louis Mercantile Library need a Guest Borrower card which is provided at the Thomas Jefferson Library circulation desk
  • Guest Borrowers - Community members need a Guest Borrower card purchased at Thomas Jefferson or Ward E. Barnes Library circulation desks
  • Alumni Members - Former University of Missouri - St. Louis students who have joined the University of Missouri - St. Louis Alumni Association need a Guest Borrower card provided at Thomas Jefferson or Ward E. Barnes Library circulation desks, in addition to their alumni card

If you have any questions, please contact us at (314) 516-5399.