NMSU Library FAQs: Library Administration/ Policies and Procedures

The NMSU Library welcomes members of the community to use its resources. As a land-grant institution, serving the academic and intellectual pursuits of all New Mexico residents is an integral part of its mission.

These services are available to all visitors:

• Access to library books and materials in open collections.
• Access to federal and state government information.
• Access to and assistance with the library’s Archives and Special Collections, specifically the Hobson-Huntsinger University Archives, Political Papers Archives, Rio Grande Historical Collections, and Special Collections.
• Access to the library’s extensive digital collections such as The Round Up, NMSU Extension and Experiment Center Publications, and NMSU Yearbooks, via the library’s web page.
• Assistance in locating collections and services.
• Reference assistance including basic instruction in using research tools and in finding information.
• Remote access to the library catalog.
• Access to electronic resources when in the library.
• Guest access to selected computer workstations.
• Copy services include free scanning, fee-based photocopy services, faxing, and other services and supplies.

Community users are welcome to use the library’s collections, services, and pleasant physical spaces during regular library hours.

Public Use of Computers

Visitors may use selected workstations on the 1st Floor of Zuhl and Branson Libraries These workstations provide basic Internet access to the library's electronic resources. Community access to these publicly available computers is metered for one hour of use. Community users may renew access unless there is a queue.

Electronic Resources

Access to our subscription/licensed electronic databases is available onsite. Remote access is not permitted due to licensing restrictions. A wide variety of databases (with remote access) are available from a user’s local public library or the New Mexico State Library.

Circulation / Borrowing Privileges

Community users may apply for a guest borrowers card and can borrow up to ten items at a time, for a four-week loan period, with one renewal. If an item is lost, damaged, or not returned, community users will be charged the replacement cost plus a $15.00 (non-refundable) processing fee.