Faculty at many San Antonio colleges and universities and all state university system faculty are eligible for a wide variety of privileges, including:
- Books and audio/visual materials
- Journals—print or electronic, in-house use at any of the UT Health Science Center Libraries
- Library computers (time limit)
- Online search service (fee)
- Photocopy and printing (fee)
- Typewriter
Due to licensing agreements and contracts, off-site access to electronic journals, books and databases is available only to currently employed or retired faculty and staff, and currently enrolled students.
Note: Faculty from other institutions around the state may qualify as TexShare borrowers.
Loan periods for circulating material
|
Material Type |
Loan Period |
# of Renewals Allowed |
| Books |
14 days |
2 |
| Audiovisuals |
1 week |
1 |
| Print Reserves materials (in-house use only) |
3 hours |
none |
Library Registration
Faculty from other institutions may register in person at the Briscoe Library Circulation Desk or at the Ramirez or Laredo Regional Campus Libraries.
- Create an account for book checkout.
- A Faculty ID card, proof of current employment (if not indicated on the card) and state-issued ID (current driver’s license or passport) are required to register.
- Borrowing privileges are valid for one year from date of issue and may be extended annually.
- Registration cannot be renewed until all fines and other obligations have been cleared.
Library Collection Use
Users may have up to 3 items checked out at any given time. Select library materials may be renewed in person or by calling the Circulation Desk at (210) 567-2440 or on the online catalog. Renewal will be denied if materials have reached their renewal limit, have been recalled, or are overdue.
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