Library Privileges for Users
COVID-19 Update
Library privileges are currently restricted to to primarily UCD faculty, staff, students and emeriti. Some other user categories retain limited privileges as well.
Unfortunately, we are not issuing new library accounts for non-affiliated users at this time.
The UC Davis Library offers a variety of courtesy and fee-based library account types. Loan limits, due dates, and eligibility for services such as Interlibrary Loan and Document delivery, will vary based upon user category.
Library Privileges by User Category
| Category | Access to Shields Library? | Issuing New Accounts? | Eligible for ILL or DDS services? | Eligible for Shipping Service? | Eligible for Remote Access to E-resources? |
| UNEX SSGPDP Tier 1-2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UCD Students on PELP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UCD Students on Filing Fee | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UCD Students | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UCD Staff | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UCD Retirees | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| UCD Faculty | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UCD Emeriti | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UCD Alumni | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| All Other Users | No | No | No | No | No |