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 summer 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 MACKcard (Merrimack College community) or valid NOBLE library card (public patrons) must be presented at the time of checkout.
No other patrons may be allowed borrowing privileges without the written permission of the Head Librarian.