Using Other Libraries
Getting Material Not in the CMU Libraries
Software Engineering Institute Library
To Borrow Books
All CMU affiliates can borrow from this library. You will be asked to sign in when you enter the building and you must have your CMU ID. The library is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 5 pm, located on the 1st floor at 4500 Fifth Avenue.
Books can be searched through CAMEO or independently browsed on location.
For more information, please contact library@sei.cmu.edu.
University of Pittsburgh Libraries
To borrow books
For the list of libraries you can borrow from and other additional information see Special Library Card Borrowing Regulations [.pdf].
To use the online databases
You need to go to one of the following libraries:
Bevier Engineering Library, Hillman Library, or Langley Library. Ask for guest user ID and password at a circulation desk and be prepared to show your CMU ID card. A total of 7 simultaneous logins are allowed: one login at Langley, two at Bevier Engineering and four at Hillman. Bring a flash drive for easy download of information.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
To borrow books
To use the online databases
Research Databases provides a list of all databases and which of those you can remotely log into using your CLP library barcode number. If remote login is not possible, you’ll need to go to the library for access.
Other Area Libraries (Carlow, Chatham, Duquesne, etc)
Go to one of CMU Libraries’ reference desk and request a Lyrasis borrowing form. A librarian will work with you to ensure the book is available and if so, will sign and give you a form to take with you to the area library.
LYRASIS Reciprocal Borrowing Program Policies and Procedures.
Faculty Only
Faculty have direct borrowing privileges from other libraries through two consortium agreements. Any circulation desk can provide you with the necessary forms:
PALCI’s Faculty Borrowing program for academic libraries in Pennsylvania.
OCLC’s Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program for peer institutions in the United States and Canada.
Letters of Introduction
Some research libraries require letters of introduction from your academic library in order to be admitted. Usually written on CMU letterhead and signed by a librarian, the liaison librarian to your department can help you with this.