Your Jaypass is your library card. You must have an active Jaypass on file to check out study rooms or materials.
Loan Periods for the Elmhurst University Community
Regular circulating materials owned by the A. C. Buehler Library at Elmhurst University may be borrowed for the following periods:
Reciprocal Library Privileges for Elmhurst University Students, Faculty, and Staff
Elmhurst University Library has reciprocal borrowing agreements with other I-Share libraries, a consortium of which Elmhurst University is a part. As long as you maintain a valid Jaypass you may visit any of these libraries and utilize their resources including checking out books at their location (except the Newberry Library). In addition, you may have privileges with some libraries through Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS).
Reciprocal Library Privileges for Visiting Patrons
The following libraries have an agreement with the Elmhurst University library that allows their patrons to borrow books from Elmhurst University. All RAILS library card holders high school age and older may check out two books every visit. They must present a valid Library card from their home library and have a registration card on file with us (cards are available at our circulation desk).
Elmhurst University library also has agreements with many college libraries throughout the state that are members of the CARLI consortium and LIBRAS consortium. These patrons simply need to show a valid ID from their institution and be in their home school’s database. There is no limit as to how many books they may check out.
CARLI I-Share Member Libraries: https://www.carli.illinois.edu/membership/i-share_part
LIBRAS Member Libraries: http://libras.org/?q=members
If you need assistance with reserve materials, circulation, or interlibrary loan, call or e-mail:
Circulation Desk: (630) 617-3160
Interlibrary Loan: (630) 617-3169
Email: elmILLdept@elmhurst.edu
