Services for Visiting Scholars

Mercer University Libraries is happy to extend borrowing privileges to visiting scholars.

Visiting scholars are entitled to a library borrowing card.

Borrowing Privileges*:

• Books can be checked out for 28 days with 1 renewal allowed
• Media checkouts are not permitted
• Maximum number of items allowed is 10 
• The card must be presented when checking out items.

* Specific limitations are detailed on the “Borrowing Materials” page under the “Other” patron type 

Restrictions:

• The following are not available to visiting scholar cardholders:
  • Access to electronic resources that require a password
  • Study rooms
  • 24-Hour access
• The card is not valid at the Mercer School of Medicine’s Library or the Mercer Law Library
• Books are subject to recall if needed by Mercer University faculty, staff, or students.  Recalled books must be returned or fines will accrue.
• The use of the card is limited to the individual named on the card