Stanford/UCSF Reciprocal Services
The Stanford/UCSF Library Reciprocal Services program makes most library materials at UCSF and Stanford University available to individuals at both institutions. UCSF faculty, academic staff, and currently registered students are eligible for this program.
Services of the Program
- Browse and borrow at participating Stanford libraries, subject to the regulations of those libraries.
- Telephone for information on library holdings and/or availability of specific materials.
- Request that UCSF borrow materials from Stanford.
- Request that journal articles on the Stanford campus be photocopied and mailed to you.
Find Items at Stanford Libraries
You can find items held by Stanford University Libraries by searching the public web version of Socrates: Stanford's Online Catalog. You may also obtain information on Stanford Library holdings by calling the Stanford Catalog Information Desk at (650) 723-9108. It is also advisable to call the specific library unit known to have your material, to ensure that it will be available when you arrive. At less busy times, staff can check the circulation status of an item. When you call, mention that you are a Stanford/UC Cooperative Program participant.
Have Stanford Materials Delivered to UCSF
To obtain materials and photocopies from Stanford libraries, submit a request using the UCSF Library's Interlibrary Borrowing Service. A fee may be charged for obtaining materials from some Stanford libraries. For more information, contact the UCSF Library Information Services Desk at (415) 476-2337.
Register for Reciprocal Services Program
Bring your campus picture identification, current UCSF registration card, or other picture identification to the UCSF Library Circulation Desk. You will be issued a Reciprocal Services Program Access/Borrower's Card. Take this card to the Privileges Desk, Cecil H. Green Library, Stanford University (650) 723-1491.
Participating Stanford Libraries
| Lane Medical Library | Jackson Business Library | |||
| Archive of Recorded Sound | Math/Computer Science Library | |||
| Art and Architecture Library | Meyer Library | |||
| Branner Earth Sciences Library | Music Library | |||
| Cubberley Education Library | Physics Library | |||
| Engineering Library | Stanford Auxiliary Library | |||
| Falconer Biology Library | Swain Library of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | |||
| Green Library (Social Sciences and Humanities) | Hopkins Marine Station Library, Monterey | |||
| Stanford University Libraries Map (PDF) |
More Information
Contact the Parnassus Service Desk by email or phone (415) 476-2336.