The following patrons may borrow books from the McQuade Library:

• Students: All full-time, part-time, Professional, and Continuing Education students enrolled at the college, graduate, or undergraduate
• All full-time and part-time administrators and staff currently employed by the college
• All full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty currently employed by the college (including faculty emeriti or those on sabbatical)
• Patrons from the North of Boston Library Exchange (NOBLE) consortium
• Merrimack College alumni
• Merrimack College summer students
• University of Massachusetts-Lowell students
• Organizations temporarily on campus (must have permission from the Head Librarian prior to checking out library materials)

To borrow books from the library, a valid campus identification card (Merrimack College community) or valid NOBLE library card (public patrons) must be presented at the time of checkout. Students from the School of Graduate & Professional Studies and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell must provide a valid college identification card, or picture ID (e.g., driver’s license) and proof of class enrollment, prior to checking out materials.

No other patrons may be allowed borrowing privileges without the written permission of the Head Librarian

• Merrimack College students, alumni, NOBLE patrons, and patrons granted permission by the Head Librarian may borrow books from the general collection for 30 days. Books are due back to the library on or before the due date. McQuade Library books may be renewed twice before being returned unless a hold request has been placed on the book, in which case the book is due by the date specified on the recall notice.

• Merrimack College faculty, staff, and administrators may borrow books from the general collection for the duration of one semester. Books are due back to the library on the last day of classes, indicated by the due date. Due to the extended check out period, the college's faculty, staff, and administrators are allowed a single renewal unless a hold request has been placed on the book, in which case the book is due by the date specified on the recall notice.

• Reference materials, newspapers, periodicals, and course reserve materials must be utilized within the library.

• Books not available at the McQuade Library may be requested through interlibrary loan. This service is available to current Merrimack College students, staff, faculty, and administration ONLY.
• Each borrower is responsible for returning all books and other materials on time and in good condition.