Accepted Outside Borrowers Cards
UH Libraries accepts a number of outside borrowers cards for those not affiliated with the University of Houston.
Questions? Contact us or call the Service Desk at MD Anderson Library at (713) 743-1050.
TexShare card
Visitors from participating TexShare libraries may borrow materials from UH Libraries using the TexShare card. Learn more about TexShare at the Texas State Library.
- Borrow up to 4 items
- Borrow items for 6 weeks
- Items renewable once
Visitors to UH must have a TexShare card from their institution before coming to UH Libraries to borrow materials. Borrowed materials must be returned to UH Libraries. TexShare cannot be used at the Law Library at UH Law Center.
TexShare cards are available to all current UH students, faculty, and staff. Cardholders can borrow materials from a number of libraries across Texas. Apply for a TexShare card at the Service Desk in MD Anderson Library.
OCLC Borrowers Card
Visitors from participating OCLC libraries with valid OCLC Borrowers Cards may borrow materials from UH Libraries.
- Borrow up to 20 items
- 6 week loan period
- Up to 3 renewals
- Borrow up to 2 videos for 3 weeks each
- Does not include remote access to electronic resources
The OCLC Borrowers Card enables holders to check out materials at certain libraries throughout the US. UH faculty members may apply for this card at the Service Desk in MD Anderson Library.
A directory of libraries that honor the OCLC card is available on the OCLC website.