Guest borrower status is granted when qualifications are met. Application must be renewed yearly.

The resources and services of Vassar College Library are primarily intended to meet the needs of current students, faculty and staff of Vassar College. Guest borrowers are welcome to use the collections and services of the Library during regular building hours.  Due to licensing restrictions, some electronic resources cannot be accessed by guest borrowers.  Approved borrowers should be aware of Vassar College Libraries' Guest Borrower Privileges and Policies.

Ask for a guest borrower application at the Circulation Desk, apply online, or print a PDF version of the application.  Submit the completed application at the Main Library Circulation Desk along with materials such as your employment, college, program ID card, or other credentials that support your eligibility/need for a guest borrower card.  We also require a copy of your driver's license or other photo ID for address verification purposes.  

Eligibility: Guest borrower cards can be provided by the Main Library Circulation office to the following qualified residents:

Vassar alumni:  Please contact the CIS Card Office for information about obtaining an Alumni card, which can be used in the library once you have filled out a guest borrower application and have had your card validated at the Main Library Circulation Desk. You must live within a day's drive to campus to qualify for borrowing privileges. 

College faculty: (full or part time) of colleges or universities within the SENYLRC area (counties of Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster)

Cooperating teachers and field work supervisors: upon recommendation of the Education Department Chair or the Field Work Director. Forms are mailed directly to the Circulation department.

Teachers/administrators: who work in schools within the SENYLRC area (counties of Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster)

Librarians: in local public/school/college/special libraries

Ordained Members: of the clergy at local houses of worship

Doctoral candidates:  who have completed coursework and are writing a thesis/dissertation.

Scholars/Researchers/Writers/Professional Musicians/Faculty Emeriti: with demonstrated need of the use of a scholarly research collection