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Some commonly asked questions are listed below. Please read them before submitting your question.

• I'm a visitor. Can I use the library?
• I'm a student from a local university. Can I check out materials from Emory's libraries?
• Do the Emory libraries own a particular book, journal or other item?
• Emory doesn't own the book/journal I need. How can I get it?
• Is the journal article I want available in full-text online?
• I'm an Emory user connecting from off-campus. What resources do I have access to?
• I need assistance with manuscripts, rare books, or Emory University archives. Can you help me?
• How do I renew my books online, see if I have fines due, check on items I've requested or see what books I have checked out?
• The item I want is checked out, in storage, or at the Oxford library. How can I get it? 

Q. I'm a visitor. Can I use the library?
A. Visitors are welcome to use the Woodruff Library's print and microforms collections after first checking in at the security desk with a photo ID (please note that visitors are not admitted after 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, nor after 4:00 p.m. daily during the spring and fall examination periods). There are two computer workstations available for internet access for visitors. Borrowing privileges may be purchased by the general public for $75.00 for six months or $100.00 for one year. Other Emory Libraries visitor information: Music & Media Library, Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library, Health Sciences Library, Law Library, Theology Library.

Q. I'm a student from a local university. Can I check out materials from Emory's libraries?
A. Students from Emory, Georgia Tech, GSU and UGA can check out materials from all four schools' libraries using their student ID cards. Students from schools that participate in the Atlanta area ARCHE program must obtain an interlibrary use card from their home library before checking out materials from Emory.

Q. Do the Emory libraries own a particular book, journal or other item?
A. Check our online library catalog, discoverE.

Q. Emory doesn't own the book/journal I need. How can I get it?
A. Emory students, faculty and staff can request items from other libraries via Interlibrary Loan. For more information about Interlibrary Loan policies and procedures, click here.

Q. Is the journal article I want available in full-text online?
A. Look up the title of the journal in discoverE. Most journals with online access have a link labeled "Electronic access" after the title. Most online journals are available to Emory faculty, students, and staff only; other users will need to come to the library to consult the paper copy.

Q. I'm an Emory user connecting from off-campus. What resources do I have access to?
A. discoverE catalog access is available to anyone with internet access. Access to most databases is provided for Emory faculty, students, and staff only. For further information, consult the off-campus access information page.

Q. I need assistance with manuscripts, rare books, or Emory University archives. Can you help me?
A. Most special collections items are cataloged in discoverE, so check there first. If you still need assistance, consult the MARBL FAQ page for more information.

Q. How do I renew my books online, see if I have fines, check on items I've requested, or see what books I have checked out?
A. Go to EUCLID and click on the small dark blue “My Account” button at the top of the page. You will need your Emory NetId and password. For any questions about these services, contact the Circulation Department at 404-727-6873.

Q. The item I want is checked out, in storage, or at the Oxford library. How can I get it?
A. Go to EUCLID and display the item you want. Click the “Request” button at the top or bottom of the page and select    the type of request you want to make (recall, storage or Atlanta-Oxford loan). You will need your Emory NetId and password. (Non-Emory users should contact the Circulation Department at 404-727-6873 with questions about these requests.)