Visitor Access Policy
Who has access to Snell Library?
| Snell Library Access Privileges | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| User | Building Access | Hours | How to Get Access | ||
| Current Northeastern students, faculty and staff (from all Northeastern campuses) | Yes | 24 hours with valid Husky Card when the building is open | Using a valid student, faculty, or staff Husky Card at the turnstiles | ||
| Northeastern Alumni | Yes | During Library service desk hours with a valid Alumni Husky Card | Using a valid Alumni Husky Card at turnstiles | ||
| Northeastern Faculty and Staff Retirees | Yes | During Library service desk hours with valid Retiree Husky Card | Retired faculty and staff should update library accounts using the Library Privileges Request Form to ensure their Retiree Husky Card will work at the turnstiles | ||
| Holders of Northeastern Sponsored Accounts (including visiting scholars) | Yes | Varies | Should register for access and borrowing privileges using the Library Privileges Request Form at least 48 hours in advance of their visit | ||
| Members of BLC partner institutions | Yes | During Library service desk hours with a valid BLC card issued by their home institution and a photo ID | Should register their visit in advance using the Library Privileges Request Form and bring their BLC Card and a photo ID. | ||
| Members of SHARES partner institutions | Yes | During Library service desk hours after registering their visit | Should register their visit using the Library Privileges Request Form in advance of their visit | ||
| Members of the Public | In some cases | Pending approval during Library service desk hours by appointment | Submit the Library Privileges Request Form and note what resources you are looking to access at least 48 hours in advance of the proposed visit. | ||
More Information about Visiting Snell Library
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- See Borrowing from Snell Library for more information about borrowing privileges.
- Update your Library account to better access electronic materials and saved search results in Scholar OneSearch.
- See Interlibrary Loan for more information about interlibrary loan services.
- Snell Library welcomes members of the public who demonstrate a specific need to use its unique resources in person, visit Northeastern University’s Policy on Snell Library Public Access for more information.
- Visit the Husky Card office for more information about the Northeastern University identification card.
Example image of the front of a Husky Card