Access Policy

Manhattan College users must swipe their college ID cards at the turnstiles in order to enter the library. Alumni should present to the circulation staff the authorized user's card which is issued from the Director's Office. Patrons from other WALDO colleges and universities must show their college ID cards at the circulation desk and sign the register in order to enter the library.

Leaders of campus tours should identify themselves at the circulation desk. Members of such tour groups need not sign the register.

Elementary and secondary school students do not have access to the library unless they are accompanied by a legitimate legitimate library user.

ON-SITE USE WITH BORROWING PRIVILEGES

1. Current students, faculty, administrators, staff, and alumni of Manhattan College presenting valid college ID cards may borrow materials and make on-site use of the library.
2. Full-time faculty members and administrators presenting valid college ID cards with WALDO stickers from WALDO-member institutions may borrow materials and make on-site use of the library

ON-SITE USE ONLY

On-site use for visitors is normally a one-time grant and not a continuing privilege. It does not include study room reservations and other special services. In cases of use of computers and other equipment, Manhattan College students will receive priority.

1. Persons presenting to the reference librarian a properly issued METRO referral card may make on-site use of the library for a specified period. Application for a METRO card is made through participating local libraries.
2. Students and part-time faculty and administrators presenting valid college ID from WALDO-member institutions may make on-site use of library materials.
3. Faculty members with valid ID from non-WALDO colleges or universities visiting the O'Malley Library may make short-term, on-site use of the library. A temporary access card is issued from the Director's Office.