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Library Service Point: Borrowing Privileges

Borrowing Library Materials

The library front desk is temporarily closed due to short staffing. If you have an existing Library Account and would like to check out a physical book, charger, museum pass, or any other material please submit your request through Ask a Librarian and we will coordinate with you.

If you have questions about your existing Library Account, please use Ask a Librarian

Library Account Number (Barcode)

To request a new Library Account, please submit the Library Requests Form

Museum Passes for Checkout

The library has passes for free or reduced admission to local museums. UMass Chan students, staff, faculty, and residents can check out one pass at a time with their library barcode. Passes are available to:

  • EcoTarium (Worcester, MA)
    • Admits up to two adults and two children in one vehicle for half price. Children under two are free. (The library has about 75 one-time use passes)
  • The Museum of Russian Icons (Clinton, MA)
    • Admits up to six people free of charge.  (The library has six passes)
  • New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Boylston, MA)
    • Admits two guests at half price.  Children three and under are free. (The library has four passes)
    • Here is the process for checking out a Tower Hill Pass:
      1. Come in person and check out the membership card.  Each card admits two guests at half price.  
      2. Make the reservation using the given access code.
      3. Bring the membership card to your reserved time at Tower Hill.
      4. Return the membership card to the Library Service Point after your visit.

  • Worcester Art Museum (Worcester, MA)
    • Admits two adults free of charge. Children 17 and under are free of charge. (The library has four passes)

The passes are available from the library service desk on a first come, first-serve basis and are checked out for two days. Please visit each museum’s website for the latest admission information and policies.

Questions?

Please reach out via Ask a Librarian