Yale Library is open to current Yale students in residence, faculty and staff who are authorized to be on campus. We regret that we cannot extend library access to patrons outside of our immediate community. Information about Yale Library and our services is available here.
All fines for overdue, recalled, and lost Yale Library and Interlibrary Loan materials will be waived. If you accrue fines, please email askyalelibrary@yale.edu or fill out this form for quick resolution.
Borrowing privileges for Sponsored Identities depend on affiliation with the university. Please contact the Sterling Memorial Library Service Desk to find out more about your library access. We can be reached at:
Email: askyalelibrary@yale.edu
Phone: 203-432-1775
Or visit us during business hours
With a Yale-issued Access ID card, Sponsored Identities:
If Sponsored Identities are eligible for borrowing privileges, please visit the service desk in Sterling Memorial Library during business hours. Bring your Yale-issued Access ID card and a government issued ID. The registration process should take no more than five minutes.