Computers in the University of Denver Libraries are primarily for the use of DU students, faculty, staff, and those affiliated with The University of Denver. Access to the library computers and electronic resources is restricted because of product licensing agreements and security concerns.

Computers must be used in accordance with library and university policies and procedures listed above. Any violation may lead to loss of these privileges and forfeiture of your card. The University of Denver’s Acceptable Use Policy for Computer and Network Systems is available at http://www.du.edu/uts/policies/duaup.html

For full access to most online databases, electronic books, and electronic journals as well as for access to the general Internet, visitors must request a temporary guest account. To obtain a visitor account, you must present a picture ID at the Circulation Desk and meet the following criteria:

All visitors who may normally check out library materials may have access to the Reference Area computers. These visitors include the following:

• Visitors from libraries with whom we have reciprocal agreements:
• Visitor pass expires June 30 each year.


• Alumni:
• Visitor pass does not expire.


• Visitors needing access to Government Documents.
• Visitor pass expires at the end of the day received.


• Visiting Scholars with a special letter:
• Visitor pass expires June 30 each year.


• Visitors with a valid referral card from their home library.
• Visitor pass expires at the end of the day received. This is a one day only pass and allows up to six items to be borrowed.


• Visitors who have paid an access fee for a $5.00 day pass:
• Visitor pass expires at the end of the day received.


• Visitors who have paid an access fee for a $100.00 year pass:
• Visitor pass expires June 30 each year.


• Visitors who have paid an access fee for a $30.00 Quarter pass:
• Visitor pass expires at the end of the quarter received. This is a non-borrowing pass.


• Visitors who are High School students and have paid an access fee for one year:
• Visitor pass expires June 30 each year.

Please note:
Even with special access to the computer some databases are not available to visitors. In addition, the computers in the Research Instruction Room are restricted to DU students, faculty, and staff and visitors participating in workshops.

Before you can use a computer, you must sign a Computer Use Agreement, which will be kept on file at the library.