Current students, faculty and staff may borrow materials from any of the Boston College Libraries. Loan periods vary based on user status and material type. 120 days Research, Teaching and Graduate Assistants Faculty members may designate a surrogate borrower to borrow materials for them. Authorization cards for this purpose should be requested through the Circulation department of the library from which they wish to borrow. Loan periods vary based on user status and material format.
Alumni borrower card applications are available at the O'Neill Library Circulation Desk.
Alumni will be asked for a second form of identification to qualify for borrowing privileges. Cards are issued for one year and are for personal use only and are non-transferable. Recent graduates will be able to continue to use their Eagle One identification card for borrowing or a new alumni borrower card will be issued. Saint John's Seminary faculty and students have the same privileges as Boston College faculty and students. The Boston College Libraries are a cooperating member of the Boston Library Consortium .