Cornell University Library and Columbia University Libraries have partnered in a reciprocal borrowing program for current students, faculty and staff of each institution. Users may register for a library card at the partner library and borrow books when visiting that campus (Columbia medical libraries, Jewish Theological Seminary Library, Law Library, and Teachers College Library are excluded). The lending library’s policies and loan periods apply to partner borrowers. The library card is good for one year, and may be renewed upon reapplication. There is no charge for this program.
- Due to high demand and staff capacity, all Community CUIDs will be mailed to users after they are processed and printed. There is a $10 fee to ship all cards. Please note that processing time is approximately two weeks. If you do not want your card to be mailed to you, the Library Information Office also offers walk-ins on Mondays and Thursdays, from 2pm – 4pm. These walk-in hours are first come, first served. We are unable to accommodate any walk-ins for CUIDs outside of these hours. Thank you for your understanding. More information on visitor access to the Columbia University Morningside Campus can be found on their Visitor’s Page.
- Cornell users can:
- Receive a Columbia University ID, allowing them to enter campus and all library buildings
- Borrow up to 100 books
- Access electronic resources from any publicly-available library computer, no login necessary
- Cornell patrons may recall Columbia books for pickup at Columbia.
- Books borrowed from Columbia University Libraries may be returned at either the Columbia or Cornell campuses.
Questions? Please contact Library Public Services at libpublicservices@cornell.edu.