Community & Guest Services

All visitors to the library may use our collections while on site and receive basic library research assistance. Using a computer or audiovisual materials requires a valid photo ID. For research related to LaBudde Special Collections, Marr Sound Archives, or UMKC University Archives, contact those departments directly.

Guest Borrower Program

Guests of the library who are at least 18 years old and wish to check out library materials may join the Guest Borrower Program. Join at the Miller Nichols Library first floor service desk.

Guest Borrower Program

Guest Computer Use

Visitors to Miller Nichols Library may visit the first floor service desk for a 2-hour guest login to a computer. Valid photo ID required.

Guest Computer Use

UMKC Alumni Association

UMKC Alumni Assoc

Contributing members of the UMKC Alumni Assoc can check out items at the library. Contact alumni@umkc.edu to request that they notify us, then visit the first floor service desk to set up your Guest Borrower account.

UMKC Alumni Assoc

SPARK

Members of UMKC SPARK can check out materials. Show your SPARK card at the Miller Nichols Library first floor service desk to get a Guest Borrower account (check out up to 5 items).

SPARK

Retired Faculty & Staff

Retired UMKC faculty and staff have library privileges, with some restrictions.

See Restrictions

Reciprocal Borrowing

Students, faculty, and staff of surrounding colleges and at MOBIUS member libraries are eligible for Reciprocal Borrowing with other libraries. Most colleges in the area are participants. University ID is required.

Reciprocal Borrowing

High School Students

Area high school students enrolled in the High School College Partnerships program can also arrange to check out books.

High School Students

Courtesy Card Programs

Provides direct on-site borrowing privileges for students, faculty and staff at participating academic/research libraries in the Kansas City area.

Courtesy Card Programs

Contact Circulation Services for more information