Access and Borrowing Policies

Library users must present a current valid USC ID to check out circulating materials. The loan periods for library materials may vary based on the material type and the privilege level of the borrower. Some libraries or collections may have shorter loan periods, and some materials may be for library use only. Most standard circulating materials may be borrowed for a semester by current USC undergraduate and graduate students, current staff, and current faculty and emeriti faculty.

Accounts for new USC student will usually be activated within one business day of registration.  Distance users can get their USC ID card from USCard Services. The USC ID card serves as the Library access and borrowing card.  USC students, faculty, and staff can use their USC NetID and password to access their library account and check the due dates of borrowed materials, renew items, review fines and fees, or recall items checked out by another user.

Students who graduate maintain library borrowing and access privileges for 1 semester past graduation.

Members of the public may get book borrowing privileges by joining Friends of the USC Libraries or Friends of the USC Norris Library. For gifts of $100 or more, USC Libraries will issue a courtesy library card in the donor's name, valid for one year.

Please note:

Library privileges are not transferable to other individuals, and the library reserves the right to request secondary picture identification before allowing access to facilities or providing services.

Only USC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and sponsored guests may be present in libraries open after 9:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. All patrons will be asked to present their physical USCard, digital USCard + a government issued picture ID (for USC students enrolled in USC’s online programs), an Alumni Association physical or digital card + a government issued picture ID, or library-issued USC identification during these times.

Library Privileges for USC Students

Overview of Services

Library accounts for current USC students include the following services:

• Borrowing of up to 200 standard circulating material items at a time
• Remote access to USC subscriptions of online journals, books and databases
• Online Chat and 24/7 Email Reference
• Inter-institutional borrowing services
• Access to course reserves
• Access to library Research Guides
• Use of library scanners, photocopiers and microform readers
• Paging materials from Grand Library
• Recalling materials checked out by other users
• Room reservations for collaborative work rooms, conference rooms, learning rooms, and auditoria
• Reading room access for rare books and archival materials
• Admission to library-hosted events and exhibitions
• Remote document delivery (for students enrolled in distance education programs)

Students on leave and not enrolled in courses do not have remote access to electronic resources during the gap period.

Please note the following:

1. Remote access to USC Libraries' electronic databases, electronic journals, electronic books, and other research websites is for the exclusive use of current USC students, faculty (including part-time), staff, post-docs, and official visiting scholars registered with a home department. Electronic resources are governed by license agreements, and the terms of use are set by the publishers and vendors from which they are subscribed.
2. Library privileges are not transferable to other individuals, and the library reserves the right to request secondary picture identification before allowing access to facilities or providing services.
3. Only USC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and sponsored guests may be present in libraries open after 9:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. All patrons will be asked to present their physical USCard, digital USCard + a government issued picture ID (for USC students enrolled in USC’s online programs), an Alumni Association physical or digital card + a government issued picture ID, or library-issued USC identification during these times.

Library Privileges for USC Faculty and Professors Emeritus

Overview of Services

Library accounts for current USC faculty and retired faculty who hold the title Professor Emeritus include the following services:

• Borrowing of up to 200 standard circulating material items at a time
• Remote access to USC subscriptions of online journals, books and databases
• Online Chat and 24/7 Email Reference
• Inter-institutional borrowing services
• Access to course reserves
• Access to course and subject-related instructional and information literacy sessions led by librarians
• Access to library Research Guides
• Use of library scanners, photocopiers and microform readers
• Paging materials from Grand Library
• Recalling materials checked out by other users
• Proxy borrowing accounts (see description below)
• Reading room access for rare books and archival materials
• Room reservations for collaborative work rooms, conference rooms, learning rooms, and auditoria
• Admission to library-hosted events and exhibitions

Please note that membership in the Emeriti Center does not include remote electronic access to subscription resources. Such access is available only to those retired faculty with the Professor Emeritus designation. 

Faculty Proxy Privileges:

Proxy borrower cards may be provided for those members of the faculty who have a need or find it convenient to have an assistant retrieve library materials for them. While library borrowing privileges are not transferable, faculty may request that a joint proxy borrower's account be issued to permit a designated second party to check out library materials for the faculty member's use. A separate proxy borrower account must be requested for each individual authorized to borrow materials in the faculty member's name. The faculty member assumes full responsibility for all loans made on each proxy borrower account. Lack of response to recall and overdue notices for materials checked out by a proxy borrower may result in the suspension of both the delegated proxy borrowing privileges and the faculty member's personal privileges.

For security purposes, faculty must obtain proxy borrower cards in person. Faculty may present a USC ID at the Doheny Memorial Library circulation desk and ask to complete the Request for Proxy Borrowing Privileges form. This form must be submitted to a full-time library staff member, as student library assistants do not have appropriate access to create a new borrower account. The USC Libraries will not issue a proxy borrower card if there are any stops on the faculty member's personal borrowing account, on any of the faculty member‘s existing proxy borrower accounts, or on the intended proxy borrower's personal borrowing record.

Proxy borrower accounts are valid for one semester. The desired proxy must be a current USC student or staff member. For security purposes, faculty should request extensions for their proxy account privileges in person (or via email through your USC email account to dmlnotes@usc.edu). It is the faculty member's responsibility to notify the USC Libraries if proxy borrowing privileges should be terminated to prevent unauthorized use of the card.

Please note the following:

1. Remote access to USC Libraries' electronic databases, electronic journals, electronic books, and other research websites is for the exclusive use of current USC students, faculty (including part-time), staff, post-docs, and official visiting scholars registered with a home department. Electronic resources are governed by license agreements, and the terms of use are set by the publishers and vendors from which they are subscribed.
2. Library privileges are not transferable to other individuals, and the library reserves the right to request secondary picture identification before allowing access to facilities or providing services.
3. Only USC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and sponsored guests may be present in libraries open after 9:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. All patrons will be asked to present their physical USCard, digital USCard + a government issued picture ID (for USC students enrolled in USC’s online programs), an Alumni Association physical or digital card + a government issued picture ID, or library-issued USC identification during these times.

Library Privileges for USC Staff and Post-Docs

Overview of Services

Library accounts for current USC staff and post-docs include the following services:

• Borrowing of up to 200 standard circulating material items at a time
• Remote access to USC subscriptions of online journals, books and databases
• Online chat and 24/7 email reference assistance
• Inter-institutional borrowing services
• Access to course reserves
• Access to course and subject-related instructional and information literacy sessions led by librarians
• Access to library Research Guides
• Use of library scanners, photocopiers and microform readers
• Paging materials from Grand Library
• Recalling materials checked out by other users
• Reading room access for rare books and archival materials
• Room reservations for collaborative work rooms, conference rooms, learning rooms, and auditoria
• Admission to library-hosted events and exhibitions
• Remote document delivery (for distance education students)

In addition, research staff and post docs may also receive proxy borrowing accounts.

Please note the following:

1. Remote access to USC Libraries' electronic databases, electronic journals, electronic books, and other research websites is for the exclusive use of current USC students, faculty (including part-time), staff, post-docs, and official visiting scholars registered with a home department. Electronic resources are governed by license agreements, and the terms of use are set by the publishers and vendors from which they are subscribed.
2. Library privileges are not transferable to other individuals, and the library reserves the right to request secondary picture identification before allowing access to facilities or providing services.
3. Only USC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and sponsored guests may be present in libraries open after 9:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. All patrons will be asked to present their physical USCard, digital USCard + a government issued picture ID (for USC students enrolled in USC’s online programs), an Alumni Association physical or digital card + a government issued picture ID, or library-issued USC identification during these times.

Library Privileges for USC Alumni

Overview of Services

To give recent graduates time to join the Alumni Association, the USC Libraries extends library borrowing privileges and remote access to databases and electronic resources for one semester past the last semester of enrollment in courses.

Library accounts for alumni include the following services based on availability:

• Borrowing of up to 20 standard circulating items at a time (see information below on how to apply for borrowing privileges)
• Online chat and 24/7 email reference assistance
• Access to our Research Guides
• Facility access for all USC Libraries locations
• Use of library information kiosk computers in the Doheny Memorial Library (DML). Access can be requested at the DML Circulation Desk.
• Use of library scanners, photocopiers and microform readers
• Paging of materials from Grand Library
• Recalling materials checked out by other users
• Reading room access for rare books and archival materials
• The following resources are available for residents of Los Angeles: You can apply for a Los Angeles Public Library card and get access to LAPL's e-resources.
• Our library tips page provides information on freely accessible resources with scholarly content.

Applying for borrowing privileges:
Alumni may apply for borrowing privileges in person at the circulation desk in the Doheny Memorial Library by presenting their USC Alumni Card (physical or electronic) + current photo ID, and by completing a Library Card Request Form to update their account information.

Services not available to alumni:

• Remote access to USC Libraries databases and electronic resources
• Interlibrary loan/document delivery services
• Visitors can request access to information kiosk computers (stand-up terminals only) on-site at the circulation desk in the Doheny Memorial Library. Guest login expires automatically after 30 minutes and may be renewed at staff discretion for an additional 30 minutes, for a total of 60 minutes per day.

Please note the following:

1. Remote access to USC Libraries' electronic databases, electronic journals, electronic books, and other research websites is for the exclusive use of current USC students, faculty (including part-time), staff, post-docs, and official visiting scholars registered with a home department. Electronic resources are governed by license agreements, and the terms of use are set by the publishers and vendors from which they are subscribed.
2. Library privileges are not transferable to other individuals, and the library reserves the right to request secondary picture identification before allowing access to facilities or providing services.
3. Only USC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and sponsored guests may be present in libraries open after 9:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. All patrons will be asked to present their physical USCard, digital USCard + a government issued picture ID (for USC students enrolled in USC’s online programs), an Alumni Association physical or digital card + a government issued picture ID, or library-issued USC identification during these times. For further information about access to campus, please check the University's policy. 

Library Privileges for USC Retired Faculty, Staff, and Gold Card Holders

Overview of Services

Retired USC faculty and staff who are Gold Card holders are entitled to the library privileges listed below. Please note that membership in the Emeriti Center does not include remote electronic access to subscription resources. Such access is available only to those retired faculty with the Professor Emeritus designation. Please see the Faculty and Professors Emeritus tab for details.

For more information on the Gold Card, please contact the USC Emeriti Center.

• Borrowing of up to 20 standard circulating items at a time
• Online chat and 24/7 email reference assistance
• Access to our Research Guides
• Facility access for all USC Libraries locations
• Use of library information kiosk computers in the Doheny Memorial Library (DML). Access can be requested at the DML Circulation Desk.
• Use of library scanners, photocopiers and microform readers
• Paging of materials from Grand Library
• Recalling materials checked out by other users
• Reading room access for rare books and archival materials
• The following resources are available for residents of California: You can apply for a Los Angeles Public Library card and get access to LAPL's e-resources.
• Our library tips page provides information on freely accessible resources with scholarly content.

Services not available to retired faculty and staff:

• Remote access to USC Libraries databases and electronic resources
• Interlibrary loan/document delivery services
• Visitors can request access to information kiosk computers (stand-up terminals only) on-site at the circulation desk in the Doheny Memorial Library. Guest login expires automatically after 30 minutes and may be renewed at staff discretion for an additional 30 minutes, for a total of 60 minutes per day.

Please note the following:

1. Remote access to USC Libraries' electronic databases, electronic journals, electronic books, and other research websites is for the exclusive use of current USC students, faculty (including part-time), staff, post-docs, and official visiting scholars registered with a home department. Electronic resources are governed by license agreements, and the terms of use are set by the publishers and vendors from which they are subscribed.
2. Library privileges are not transferable to other individuals, and the library reserves the right to request secondary picture identification before allowing access to facilities or providing services.
3. Only USC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and sponsored guests may be present in libraries open after 9:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. All patrons will be asked to present their physical USCard, digital USCard + a government issued picture ID (for USC students enrolled in USC’s online programs), an Alumni Association physical or digital card + a government issued picture ID, or library-issued USC identification during these times. For further information about access to campus, please check the University's policy. 

Library Privileges for Visiting Scholars, Friends of the Library, and Non-USC Visitors

Overview of Services

Library services for current Friends of the Libraries, sponsored guests, visiting scholars, summer program participants, and approved members of affiliated institutions include the services below based on availability:

• Borrowing of materials with a USC Libraries card:
  • Non-affiliated Individuals – Through Friends of the USC Libraries or through Friends of the USC Norris Library. For a gift of $100 or more, USC Libraries will issue a courtesy library card in the donor's name, valid for one year
  • Faculty, students, and researchers from the following institutions: Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and American Film Institute
  • High school and college students in selected programs through the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative
• Remote access to USC subscriptions to online journals, books and databases for visiting scholars registered with an academic unit at USC through the iVIP system
• On-site access to USC subscriptions to online journals, books and databases for visitors who are not registered with an academic unit at USC and use of library information kiosk computers in the Doheny Memorial Library (DML). Access can be requested at the DML Circulation Desk
• Access to our Research Guides
• Access to library facilities
• Use of library microform readers, scanners, and photocopiers (print cards are available for purchase in the Doheny Memorial Library)
• Paging of materials from Grand Library
• Online chat and 24/7 email reference assistance
• Special Collections – The USC Libraries' Special Collections is a non-circulating research library open to the general public. Please consult these guidelines for first-time visitors.
• The following resources are available for residents of Los Angeles: You can apply for a Los Angeles Public Library card and get access to LAPL's e-resources.
• Our library tips page also provides information on freely accessible resources with scholarly content.

Services not available:

• Remote access to USC Libraries databases and electronic resources is not available, unless registered as visiting scholars with an academic department through iVIP.
• Interlibrary loan/document delivery services are not available to visiting scholars (including those registered with an academic department through iVIP), Friends of the USC Libraries, Friends of the USC Norris Library, sponsored guests, or high school students.
• Visitors can request access to information kiosk computers (stand-up terminals only) on-site at the circulation desk in the Doheny Memorial Library. Guest login expires automatically after 30 minutes and may be renewed at staff discretion for an additional 30 minutes, for a total of 60 minutes per day.

Please note the following:

1. Remote access to USC Libraries' electronic databases, electronic journals, electronic books, and other research websites is for the exclusive use of current USC students, faculty (including part-time), staff, post-docs, and official visiting scholars registered with a home department. Electronic resources are governed by license agreements, and the terms of use are set by the publishers and vendors from which they are subscribed.
2. Library privileges are not transferable to other individuals, and the library reserves the right to request secondary picture identification before allowing access to facilities or providing services.
3. Only USC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and sponsored guests may be present in libraries open after 9:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. All patrons will be asked to present their physical USCard, digital USCard + a government issued picture ID (for USC students enrolled in USC’s online programs), an Alumni Association physical or digital card + a government issued picture ID, or library-issued USC identification during these times. For further information about access to campus, please check the University's policy. 

Renewing standard circulating materials

This may be accomplished in one of 3 ways:

• In person, at any library service desk
• My Account feature, on our website
• Over the phone, by contacting any of our libraries. 

All 3 methods require the borrower‘s USC ID.

Exception: Reserve, short-term and recalled materials cannot be renewed.

Returning standard circulating materials

Library materials must be returned on or before the due date. Library policy is to not remove an item from a user's account unless it is physically in hand. Therefore, we cannot discharge an item simply on request. If you believe you have returned an item that still appears on your account, please contact the library from which you borrowed the book and request a search. Library staff will thoroughly search the entire library system for the item.

Standard circulating materials can be returned at any USC Libraries service desk during operating hours, and many libraries also have book return slots near their entrance for after-hours returns.

For your convenience, standard circulating materials may also be returned at one of four external locations:

• Doheny Library Book Return Bin: DML & McCarthy Quad
• Leavey Library Book Return Bin: LVL & West 34th Street
• Science Library Book Return Bin: SSL & West 37th Place 
• Norris Medical Library Book Slot: NML building
• A drive-by book drop in front of the USC Hotel at 3540 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Most libraries also have book drops on their premises.

Additionally, books can also be mailed to:

USC Libraries
ATTN: Document Delivery
Leavey Library Rm 110A
650 W 35th Street
Los Angeles, CA  90089-2571

Note that book return bins quickly become full during final exams and holidays. Please do not place items partially in, next to, or on top of overfull book return bins. Library materials are never due on university holidays to ensure that patrons have the opportunity to return materials to a circulation desk on time.

In order to prevent damage, fragile items should not be placed in return bins or slots.

Handling of interlibrary loan materials follows the policies of the USC Libraries Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery department.

Returning short-term circulating materials

Equipment, reserve items, Leavey Library DVDs, DVDs from other  USC Libraries, and all short-term loans (3hr, 1day, 3day) should be returned directly to the circulation desks of the library from which they were checked out.

Short-term circulating items and recalled items cannot be renewed.

Handling of interlibrary loan materials follows the policies of the USC Libraries Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery department.

The recall process ensures equal access to library materials for all borrowers.

Checked-out materials requested by another borrower or needed for course reserves may be recalled at any time. The due date for the recalled item will be changed to a new recall due date. 

For each item recalled, an email notice is sent informing the user of the new due date. Failure to return recalled items on time will result in overdue fines and a block on the user's library record.

• Negligence on the part of the user to read their email does not remove the responsibility to return the item by its new due date.
• Once an item has been recalled, the recall cannot be cancelled.
• All recalls are assumed to represent a legitimate need by another user, and the library does not arbitrate between borrowers as to who has the greater need.
• Because a recall can be placed at any time, it is advisable to return all materials before traveling for extended periods of time.

When a recalled item is returned,

• it will be placed on hold at a library requested by the user.
• If no library is specified it will be held by default at the library where the item was returned.
• The user will be notified by email to pick up the item at the designated library within 10 days.

Multiple recall requests for the same item will be honored in the order in which they were made.

Information about eligibility and policies for Document Delivery, Interlibrary Loan and Scan and Delivery services, as well as access to the request process may be found on the USC Libraries page.

All currently employed faculty and staff, and currently registered graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Southern California University Park Campus (UPC) and Health Sciences Campus (HSC) are eligible for interlibrary loan and document delivery services.

Those currently affiliated with the Gould School of Law should use the Asa V. Call Law Library services.

Grace Period for Overdue Items

For standard circulating materials (2-week, 4-week, and Semester loans) there is a 30-day grace period. During these 30 days, materials can be returned or renewed without fines. 

If not returned or renewed, on the 31st day after due date, a replacement fee of $150 per item will be assessed.

Exception:

• Course reserves and other short-term loans cannot be renewed and do not have a grace period. They must be returned on or before the time of day due to avoid fines.

Schedule of Fines

The library user is responsible for full payment of fines assessed on their account. There are three basic categories of fines: those for standard circulating materials, those for short-term loans, and those for equipment. All fines are charged per item. Materials and equipment receive a short-term loan status when in high demand and are subject to higher fines.

General Circulating Materials:

• 2-week, 4-week, Semester and Recalled items: 30 day grace period after due date. On the 31st day after due date fees of $150 per item are assessed.

Short Loan/Reserves/Equipment/Media:

• 3-hour loan ($1.00 per hour) $50 max
• 1-day, 3-day, 7-day ($5.00 per day) $50 max
• Leavey Library laptops and accessories (keyboard, mice, charger, case):
  • All items due at Leavey library closing time on the following day after checkout.
  • Late fine for each item is $5.00 per day for a maximum of $50.00 for each item.
  • Lost, damaged, or long overdue laptop, charger, and case are charged a replacement fee of $1200 + $100 processing fee.
  • Replacement fee for keyboard and mice is $10.00 per item.
  • There are no renewals on Leavey laptops and accessories.

Reference Materials:

• 2-hour (lib-use) ($1.00 per hour) $50 max
• No-Loan ($1.00 per hour) $50 max
• End-of-day ($5.00 per hour) $50 max
• End of Day (Special Collections, determined by the department)

Pay Fines Online

Library fines may be paid online.

Additionally, Leavey Library accepts USCard, Visa, or MasterCard, payments.

Fines may be paid at any service desk by check or money order.

If fees for lost or damaged materials are not paid at the home library for those items, the holding library must first authorize the bill amount before payment can be accepted.

There are no refunds or credits.

Lost or Damaged Materials

Borrowers are responsible for materials damaged or lost while on loan. All cases of loss or damage should be reported immediately to the USC Libraries by emailing to dmlnotes@usc.edu. 

The minimum replacement fee for each lost or damaged item is $150.00 per item and for short term materials (DVDs and others) is $50. The USC Libraries reserve the right to increase the replacement fee upward to cover the market replacement cost of the item.

A borrower may replace a lost or damaged item with a copy acceptable to its holding library. In many cases this option will be less expensive than paying the minimum replacement fee. If the copy is replaced, no other fees will be assessed.

Academic Restrictions

Outstanding bills for overdue library or InterLibrary Loan materials may result in the revocation of library privileges until the issue is resolved. Furthermore, failure to settle unpaid fines within 45 days from the date issued will result in academic restrictions. Academic restrictions affect the user's ability to register and to obtain transcripts, reports, or diplomas.

Access to electronic resources is governed by legal license agreements between USC and the publishers and vendors of resources.

Access to electronic databases, electronic journals, electronic books, and other research websites are for the exclusive use of all current USC students, faculty (including visiting and part-time) and staff.

• Graduating students: Students who graduate maintain library borrowing privileges and remote access to electronic resources for one (1) semester after the last semester of enrollment in courses.
• Students on leave and not enrolled in courses: do not have remote access to electronic resources during the gap period.
• Students in the International Academy, NAI, USC Hybrid High School, and summer programs: access to library electronic resources is administered through the respective academic departments' iVIP services.
• Friends of the Library, Alumni, visitors not affiliated with USC: do not have remote access to electronic resources. Access to electronic resources is available on site in the Doheny Memorial Library. Please request access to information kiosk computers (stand-up terminals only) at the circulation desk in the Doheny Library. Public login expires automatically after 30 minutes and can be renewed once (1x) beyond the initial 30 minutes for a total of 60 minutes/day.

The Health Sciences Libraries have additional information for Health Sciences Campus affiliates.

Downloading from Electronic Resources

Downloads should be limited to a number commensurate with the user‘s specific research needs.

USC Libraries’ licensing agreements with content vendors who supply USC with electronic books, journals, images, and other resources, do not allow the use of robots, spiders, crawlers or other automated downloading programs, algorithms, or devices to continuously and automatically search, scrape, extract, deep link, or index data or metadata. Those engaging in such activities will be deemed in violation of the University’s agreements and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and their access to the resources disabled. Misuse of any resources may result in the withdrawal of a license for the entire campus, as well as possible penalties for the individual violator according to university regulations.

If you are a current USC student, faculty, researcher, or staff working on a scholarly research project which necessitates massive data gathering or content mining, please contact the USC libraries ahead of your project through our Ask-a-Librarian service.

The group study rooms in the USC Libraries are intended for current USC students' academic use only. Priority use is given to groups of two or more. If you are alone in a room and the grace period has expired, you may be asked to relocate in order to accommodate a group of two or more.

Faculty and staff members who need space for meetings, teaching or seminars should contact classroom scheduling or their department about finding appropriate spaces to meet their needs.

• Reservations have priority. If you are using a room and do not have a valid reservation, you must leave when asked by a group that has a valid reservation. To make a reservation, use the online system at libcal.usc.edu. Reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance and you must have a valid USC e-mail address. Upon selecting available reservation times, you will be sent an e-mail to confirm your reservation. You must click the link in that e-mail within 30 minutes to confirm and complete the reservation process.
• On any calendar day, you may reserve a maximum of two hours. If you wish or need to reserve space in multiple rooms, please note that you are limited to a total of 2 hours across all of your reservations for that day. If you attempt to exceed these limits, your reservations may be canceled, and your time slots will be available to other groups. Each group member can make a separate reservation, but please be considerate of other users and reserve no more time than you will actually need.
• Upon confirming your reservation, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Save this e-mail as it will be used to settle disputes about who has reserved and has permission to use the room. You will have a ten minute grace period for your reservation. If your group is not present within ten minutes of the start of your reserved time, you will lose the remainder of that hour of your reservation, and another group may use the space for the rest of the hour. If you leave a room unoccupied after the grace period has expired, another group may take the room.

For information on library spaces and for access to space reservations check the USC Libraries Spaces Overview.

Printers, Computers, Technology

Several libraries have computers for searching library databases, networked B&W/color photocopiers for printing, audio-visual players, audio- and video- recorders, self-service document scanners, microform readers and digital cameras.

Leavey, Norris Medical, and Science and Engineering libraries have windows laptops available for check out at their circulation desks.

Computer access requires a USC computer account. USC students, staff, and faculty should use the same login information they use for their USC email accounts.

Visitors (including alumni and Friends of the Library) can request access to information kiosk computers (stand-up terminals only) on site at the circulation desk in the Doheny Memorial Library. Please note that public login expires automatically after 30 minutes and may be renewed at staff discretion for an additional 30 minutes, for a total of 60 minutes on the same day.

Printing and Scanning

USC Libraries provides a variety of printing options:

• wireless internet access;
• USC Network access from Libraries Desktop/Lab work stations;
• from your mobile device;
• from all library information kiosk terminals.

To facilitate research, some of our libraries are also equipped with the latest Xerox multifunction printers capable of copying and scanning and emailing documents.

You must create a Library Print account in order to print or copy on one of the Xerox multifunction printers.

For more information visit: Print, Scan or Copy

1. Filming and photography in the USC Libraries may be accommodated if the proposed activity results in minimal impact to the facility's environment for research and study:
   • Current USC Cinematic Arts School (SCA) students, please review the approval process and fill out the form.
   • Current non-SCA students, please discuss your project needs with library staff and library facilities.
   • Non-USC affiliated individuals and organizations who wish to film or photograph in the libraries for commercial or public projects, please review the "Checklist" drop down on the USC Campus Filming web site and fill out the form.
   • Individuals who wish to film or photograph for private use, please discuss with library staff and library facilities.