Borrow / Renew / Request

You must find materials before you may borrow them, make use of them in the library, or access them online. Start with the Library Catalog to find materials in UW-Madison or UW System libraries. The Library Catalog also contains links to many online resources.

You may also request materials be held for you, or delivered to the campus library of your choice, via the Library Catalog. An email notification will be sent when the materials are ready for pickup. See Request Materials for more details.

The Libraries automatically renew your eligible loans. You will receive an email after each auto-renewal, and be notified of an approaching due date if a loan cannot be renewed. You can continue to manage your loans and view their due dates in your Library Account.

University of Wisconsin-Madison students, staff, and faculty must present a valid Wiscard in order to check out library materials. Audiovisual materials and course reserve items should be checked out at the Mills Music Library Desk; all circulating print materials are checked out at the Memorial Library Circulation Desk. All other patrons must present either an Annual Fee Card, a Courtesy Card, or a Friends of the Library Card, obtained by submitting the online Community Borrowing Card Application/Renewal Form. Please note: it will take 3 business days to process applications and renewals. You will receive an email when your card is ready for pick-up, and you will be able to pick-up the card any time Memorial Library is open.

Loan Periods

Mills Music Library has generous loan policies to encourage use.

For more information, see the borrowing page on the UW-Madison libraries website.