Current Temple students, faculty, and staff

All current Temple students, faculty, and staff may borrow materials from Temple University Libraries using their current physical or mobile OWLcard. Use one of the available self-checkout machines, or visit the One Stop Assistance Desk in Charles Library to have a staff member check out a book for you.

Alumni

Alumni can obtain a free alumni borrowing card that enables them to check out materials. For information on obtaining an alumni borrowing card, please view our Alumni Benefits webpage.

Guests

Any full-time resident of Pennsylvania, with a state-issued ID with current address, is able to apply for a borrowing card and borrow books from the following Temple University Libraries:

  • Ambler Campus Library

  • Charles Library (main campus)

  • Harrisburg Campus Library

For information on loan periods, see the FAQ: How do I find out how long I can borrow a book for?

For information on reading ebooks, see the FAQ: How do I access and download ebooks?

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