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Answered By: Matthew Reidsma
Last Updated: Apr 24, 2023     Views: 2079

As a visitor, you are free to enjoy library spaces and browse the libraries' collections. Additionally, you can use the Guest WiFi network.

Beginning February 1st, 2021, GVSU University Libraries will temporarily stop borrowing and loaning books through MeLCat. This means non-GVSU affiliates will be unable to check out GVSU materials. 

Temporarily affiliated guest users who actively engaged with a GVSU faculty or staff member on a project can be granted additional access to library resources. This includes, but is not limited to: visiting researchers, guest instructors, and short term consultants. The sponsoring GVSU faculty or staff member must fill out a Library Guest Access Form (GVSU login is required).

Guest users' use of electronic resources is governed by our Electronic Resources Licensing and authorized users policy and the respective vendor license agreements.

Library access for guest users is limited during the exam periods. During this time, computers, WiFi, and space are in high demand by studying students, and it is our first priority to accommodate their needs during the exam cram schedule. If you are worried it may be exam time, simply check the academic calendar or give us a call at (616) 331-3500 to be safe.