Q. How do I borrow books from EKU Libraries as on-campus student, faculty or staff?

Use Your Colonel Card

1. Find the book you would like to check out in our library search being sure to note the book's call number and specific location in the library
2. Retrieve it from the shelf in the library
3. Take it to our Help Desk to check out using your EKU Colonel Card (If you don't have your Colonel Card with you, you can use another current, valid photo ID)

 If you are unable to locate a book, please use the Request It link method outlined below to request the book.

Library Express Request It Link

You can also use the Request It link and the Library Express pull and hold service to request print books or other physical items from EKU Libraries current physical collections, have it pulled for you, and then pick up at the library.

1. Search for the book in the library search
2. Click on Access options then
3. Request It

Pickup/Delivery Options when using the Request It Link

• On-campus patrons may pick up books from the self-service shelves in the Main Library lobby. Please check our website for daily, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Richmond campus faculty and staff only may request that their items be mailed to their campus mailing address.
• Items will be mailed to regional campus and online-only students.

Watch the below video for step-by-step directions check out books using the Request It link.