Visiting Scholars

Sponsoring units can request borrowing privileges for visiting scholars who have been invited to campus to participate in research or instructional activities.

These visiting scholars must be sponsored by an academic unit to be eligible. They are also eligible for electronic access to library materials.

Request visiting scholar privileges

Send your request to circservices@umich.edu

Please provide the visiting scholar's full name, U-M ID number, and uniqname, as well as the name of the sponsoring department. 

Our visitors with specific academic affiliations are also eligible for guest borrowing privileges. We have paid options for all other guests.