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Do I need a library card to borrow materials from Ford Library?

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Current Duke students, faculty or staff members can use their smartphone-based Duke ID card to check out materials from Ford Library.

Fuqua alumni who reside in the local area (Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill) can request an alumni account by email in order to borrow physical items from most Duke Libraries. Local alumni can also visit Ford Library to complete an account application in person during our open hours. Account requests submitted on weekends or after 3:30pm weekdays will be processed on the next business day.

Current students, staff, and faculty from NC State, UNC-CH, and NCCU may use their official university ID cards to check out materials. 1st time borrowers from these schools should visit the Library during business hours so that their information can be entered into the Library Circulation System.

Ask for details at the Ford Library Circulation Desk.