Access Policy

The Webster Family Library is intended for the use of students, faculty and staff of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. People unaffiliated with Tufts may visit the library and use materials needed for professional or scholarly research purposes which are not available at other libraries, on-site only. Exceptions are made for ARC and BLC members with a valid member ID, and Webster Family Library Special Users.

Visitors unaffiliated with Tufts should contact the library in advance to schedule an appointment (weekdays between 9:00am and 5:00pm) to ensure staff availabillity and to arrange for parking with the campus police.

Webster Family Library Special Users

Special user privileges are granted to:

DVMs practicing or residing in New England
Researchers working with a Tufts faculty member
Persons having a documented need to borrow materials from the Webster Family Library

To apply for a Special User Card you must complete an application form and present valid identification. Please contact the library for the application form. Upon approval of the application a Special User Card (valid for one year) will be sent to you. Special user privileges include:

Borrowing of non-reserve items
Access to the library during open hours
Use of electronic materials, on-site only
Delivery of articles from other libraries through Loansome Doc, for a fee
Research, for a fee

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