Using Library Collections
Alumni and visitors may borrow books, videos, music discs, and audiobooks from the library.
Databases, e-journals, e-books, and online media are available for use in the library, but remote access is limited to current students and faculty.
Library Cards Accepted
LOAN PERIODS
| Collections | NUMBER OF ITEMS | Loan Period | Renewals |
| Books | 4 items total | 3 weeks | Unlimited until end of semester |
| Audiobooks | 1 item total | 3 weeks | Unlimited until end of semester |
| Music discs | 1 item total | 3 weeks | Unlimited until end of semester |
| Videos | 1 item total | 3 hours | 1 renewal |
Using Library Computers
Public Computers
Computers are available with a valid government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license or passport.
High school students may present a school picture identification card and a letter from their teacher.
Use of library computers is limited to two non-consecutive thirty-minute sessions in each day.
Printing
Printing is avaiable for University of Houston Downtown alumni, current students, prospective students, faculty, staff, and visitors from affiliated universities. To be seated at a printing computer, present a current identification card from:
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UHD Alumni Association (issued by Sports & Fitness)
- University of Houston
- University of Houston-Clear Lake
- University of Houston-Victoria
- Lone Star College
If you are a prospective student, present a current driver's license, state identification card, or passport, and our library staff will glady provide access to a computer with printing.
Unattended Children
For their own safety, children and young teens must be supervised at all times by a parent or another responsible adult. Staff will notify the police of any unattended child.
