Friends of the UCSC Library membership benefits include borrowing privileges for one year at McHenry Library and the Science and Engineering Library, access to the ProQuest Research Library, the Friends newsletter, invitations to special events and receptions, and notice of Friends programs and library exhibits. Members at the higher levels also receive additional benefits such as behind-the-scenes tours and permanent recognition in McHenry Library.

Borrowing privileges are outlined in the UCSC Library Lending Code for Courtesy Borrowers summary. For further information on borrowing privileges, please contact Circulation at (831) 459-5185.

Membership in the Friends of the UCSC Library does not give you interlibrary loan privileges or remote access to the library's licensed online resources. However, you can access these resources in the library at a library workstation. The CRUZCAT and MELVYL® library catalogs are available remotely.

Membership categories and benefits

Library borrowing privileges for one year, access to the ProQuest Research Library (through June 30, 2008), University Library Newsletter, and special notice of programs, events, and exhibits

Contributor level receives benefits of Student/Individual plus set of note cards designed by local artists especially for Friends of the UCSC Library

Patron level receives benefits of Contributor plus an invitation to an annual behind-the-scenes University Library tour



*Student membership is available for students registered at accredited institutions of higher education. Students will be asked to present a student ID as proof of enrollment.