Visiting Scholars
Borrowing Services for Visiting Scholars
| Material Type | Loan Period | Renewals | # of Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERLIN MU Books | 4 month | 5 |
500 – combined total of MERLIN check outs |
| MERLIN UM Books (MST, UMKC, UMSL) | 4 month | 2 | |
| MU Print Journals | 2 week | 1 | |
| UMLD Journals (MU, MST) | 2 week | 1 | |
| Government Documents | 30 day | 2 | |
| Equipment | Varies | 0 | |
| DVDs in Ellis Library | 10 days | 0 | |
| DVDS in other campus libraries | varies | 0 | |
| MOBIUS Books | 4 week | 2 | 20 – combined total of MOBIUS book check outs and hold/requests on MOBIUS books |
| Prospector Books | 3 week | 1 | |
| Interlibrary Loan | 2 week, but varies by lending institution |
Contact Interlibrary Loan prior to due date 882-1101 882-0467 HSL* |
unlimited |
Additional services for visiting scholars
Request Borrowing Privileges
In order to have borrowing privileges at MU Libraries, all visiting scholars must have a valid MU ID card and an approved form letter written by International Student and Scholar Services.
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Obtain the letter referenced above from one of the following:
- International Office or Asian Affairs Center (international guests)
- Your Department Chair’s Office (non-international guests)
- Obtain an MU ID card at the ID office located in the University Bookstore
- Take the letter and the MU ID card to the Ellis Library Circulation Desk to obtain library borrowing privileges.
