The primary function of Niagara University Library is to provide materials, access to computers, and study space to the students, faculty, and staff of Niagara University. As a private institution, Niagara University Library reserves the right to restrict any and all services to currently enrolled students and employees.
If you are not a currently enrolled student or current employee of Niagara University, then you are considered to be a Community Patron of the Library. See the categories below for information on access and usage of the Library.
All Community Patrons, with the exception of AcademicSHARE eligible students, must fill out a Courtesy Card Application to borrow materials from the Niagara University Library. Please bring your photo ID and the application to the Circulation Desk during staffed hours.
Alumni
Alumni use is reserve for persons who officially graduated from Niagara University. Alumni need to use a Courtesy Card to borrow materials. Alumni may use the Library during staffed hours. Alumni users are not eligible for ILL services through the Library and may wish to use their local library branch for requests.
If you took courses at Niagara University, but did not graduate, then refer to information for local residents.
High School Students: NUSTEP
If you are a high school student participating in Niagara University's NUSTEP program, you may obtain a Courtesy Card to borrow materials from the Library. NUSTEP students may use the Library during staffed hours.
High School Students: Non-NUSTEP
High School students not participating in the NUSTEP program are welcome to visit the Library during staffed hours and use materials in person, but are not eligible to borrow materials.
Local Residents
Local residents over the age of 18 may apply for a Courtesy Card to borrow materials. They may also use the Library during staffed hours. Local residents are not eligible for ILL services through the Library and may wish to use their local library branch for requests. Local residents cannot reserve study rooms within the library.
Students From Other Colleges and Universities
Niagara University Library is an Empire State AcademicShare library. AcademicSHARE member libraries minimally agree to allow on-site access and lend materials to any current college student, staff, and/or faculty member from another Empire State AcademicShare member academic library. However, at minimum, a verifiable valid college ID is required. The library may choose to treat the college ID as confirmation the student/staff/faculty member is in good standing. Other proof of identification or status may be required.
In addition, all Western New York Library Resources Council AcademicSHARE members agree to provide on-site access to resources to all current InfoPass cardholders or individuals who present an AcademicSHARE Pass. Safety restrictions and borrowing privileges will vary by institution; please contact the individual library for more information.
| Alumni | NUSTEP | Non-NUSTEP | Local Residents | AcademicSHARE |
| Building access during staffed hours | Building access during staffed hours | Building access during staffed hours | Building access during staffed hours | Building access during staffed hours |
| Borrowing of materials with a Courtesy Card | Borrowing of materials with a Courtesy Card | Borrowing of materials with a Courtesy Card | Borrowing of materials with a college ID | |
| Computer, printer, photocopier use | Computer, printer, photocopier use | Computer, printer, photocopier use | Computer, printer, photocopier use | Computer, printer, photocopier use |
| Limited librarian research assistance | Limited librarian research assistance | Limited librarian research assistance | Limited librarian research assistance |
Alumni and Community Patrons are not eligible for off-campus use of Library databases and electronic resources, Interlibrary Loan requests, study room reservations, technical support of personal devices, nor access the library when it is unstaffed.