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Do you have to be a student at MIT or Stanford , in order to check out books from therir liibrary or can you become a patron without being a student?
physics girl phd said:Here's MIT's user policies:
http://libraries.mit.edu/groups/visitors/users.html
Again.. google is amazingly quick.
What's dumb is that the page also says that if you have a Boston Public Library card, you can check out books from MIT. But I'd assume that the costs of getting a public library card are quite low, and that practically anyone who lives in the area can get one.pentazoid said:$500 a year??! Its not like there is a waiting list for people to become patrons at MIT library, why so expensive? Is that the price range to become a patron at most elite college Libraries like MIT? At my school, it only cost $50 a year to be a patron, and you are still allowed interlibrary loan privileges.
As a patron of a college library, you will have access to a wide range of resources and services to support your academic pursuits. This includes access to physical and online collections of books, journals, and databases, as well as borrowing privileges, research assistance, and study spaces.
To become a patron at a college library, you usually need to be affiliated with the college as a student, faculty member, or staff. You will need to provide proof of your affiliation, such as a student or employee ID, and fill out an application form. Some colleges may also offer community memberships for non-affiliated individuals.
Most college libraries do not charge fees for becoming a patron. However, there may be fees for certain services, such as printing and photocopying, and for overdue or lost materials. It is best to check with your specific college library for their policies on fees.
Each college library may have different rules and regulations for patrons, so it is important to familiarize yourself with them. Some common rules include keeping noise levels to a minimum, not bringing food or drinks into the library, and returning borrowed materials on time. Violating these rules may result in penalties, such as fines or temporary suspension of library privileges.
Many college libraries offer remote access to their online resources for their patrons. This means that you can access eBooks, eJournals, and databases from off-campus using your library login credentials. However, there may be limitations on the number of simultaneous users for certain resources, so it is important to check with your college library for their remote access policies.