How do I get a Harvard MIT library card?

How do I get a Harvard MIT library card?

Register for Harvard Library Privileges

1. Bring your MIT ID and government-issued ID.
2. Log into Borrow Direct via Touchstone. DUO authentication is required; please have your mobile phone set up with DUO.
3. Then you can go directly to the Harvard card office (Smith Center) to get your borrowing card.

Can MIT alumni use library?

As a member of the MIT alumni community, you can borrow materials and use MIT’s libraries with a Libraries Borrowing Card, available to you at a special rate.

Can the public use MIT library?

All visitors (see Special user types) may access the MIT Libraries’ open stack collections, government depository material, Distinctive Collections, and the Library Storage Annex (see below). Public access to Barton, the MIT Libraries’ online catalog, is at http://libraries.mit.edu/barton.

Can MIT students use Harvard libraries?

The MIT Libraries has a reciprocal borrowing agreement with Harvard College Library for MIT faculty, students and research staff. Eligible community members may apply online for an HCL Special Borrower card.

Can anyone go into Harvard library?

COVID-19 guidance for campus visitors All of Harvard’s libraries are open for in-person use by Harvard faculty, students, and staff.

How do I get a MIT alumni card?

Contact the Atlas Service Center to request an MIT ID card….Alumni and retirees

1. Email [email protected], or.
2. Call 617-253-3000, or.
3. Visit the center on the first floor of E17.
4. In-person services are available Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Is MIT Technology Review free for alumni?

All MIT alumni receive a complimentary subscription to MIT Technology Review, including the alumni-only MIT News magazine.

Can you go into Harvard library?

All of Harvard’s libraries are open for in-person use by Harvard faculty, students, and staff. (Harvard Extension School students should consult their website for the latest guidance on access to campus.)

How does borrow direct work?

Borrow Direct is an interlibrary loan service that allows member university students, faculty, and staff with library borrowing privileges and active e-mail accounts to borrow books directly from the libraries of the other member universities. Items may be recalled by the owning library at any time.

What kind of card do I need to borrow from MIT library?

Borrowing Cards (formerly called Privilege cards or P-cards) allow MIT alumni/ae and non-MIT individuals to borrow MIT Libraries materials in accordance with library policy.

Do you need touchstone for your MIT library account?

All MIT Libraries accounts require MIT Touchstone authentication. Log in to Your Account in the Search Our Collections search tool to place requests, renew books, and more for items owned by MIT Libraries. Get help with and see features available in Your Account: Signing into Your Account.

Can you return Harvard books to MIT library?

You can return Harvard books to ANY Harvard library or ANY MIT Libraries location. MIT users cannot use Harvard’s e-resources, due to licensing restrictions.

Can a library card be used for interlibrary loan?

Borrowing Cards do not grant interlibrary loan privileges, including consortial agreements. Periodicals, theses, and some Rotch Library items may not be borrowed but are available for room use only. The Borrowing Card does not provide access to Course Reserves materials.