General Access

Those who enter the Library must show one of the following valid identification cards: Brooklyn College, CUNY, SUNY, B.C. Alumni, B.C. Adult Education Student, Institute of Retired Professionals and Executives, Library Associates, Midwood High School faculty, Academic Libraries of Brooklyn or METRO. Others should telephone the Circulation desk at (915-5335) or inquire at the Library entrance for information regarding access and borrowing privileges. Persons who are not affiliated with CUNY or who do not hold one of the above identification cards may join the Library Associates of Brooklyn College to obtain access and/or borrowing privileges.

Access for Library Associates

The Library Associates of Brooklyn College is a non-profit association of "Friends of the Library." Anyone interested in the collections and services of the Library is welcome to join. Members may use the Library for pleasure, reference, and research. Sustaining Members receive the added privilege of borrowing books for home use.

Members of Library Associates receive mailings about Library activities. They have the personal satisfaction of fostering the growth of the Library, as their dues add new and important books to the collections. Members are entitled to a tax deduction for their membership dues and other contributions they make to Library Associates.

* Brooklyn College graduates receive access to the Library gratis, by showing their Alumni Association ID card.

To join Library Associates for the first time, please come to the Library Circulation desk. If you are a Brooklyn College Alumni/ae you must present proof of graduation. Telephone (718) 951-5335 for Library hours and information about acceptable forms of proof. To renew your membership to the Library Associates, please ask for a form at the Circulation desk.