FAQs

How long may I keep materials? (Media Center)*

One week.

I'm a student and need to show something for a class presentation. Can I check it out? (Media Center)*

You may check out circulating items yourself.

I have a current Affiliate Faculty contract with FAU's College of Medicine; can I access the Collection?

YES! Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine affiliate faculty are entitled to access many of the library's print and online resources. If you have a current contract with the College of Medicine, we are here to help you access those resources. 

A full list of authorized borrowers can be found here that lists your borrowing privileges. 

I placed an ILL request-how do I know when an item is ready? (Medical Library)*

If a physical material, upon its arrival at FAU you will receive an email that your material is ready for pick-up. The material is held at the Circulation desk, which is on the left after you enter the library, and can be picked up anytime during library hours. If you have any questions about picking up your material, please call the Circulation desk at 561-297-6911. 

Upon receipt of an article/ online resource from a lender, you will receive a notification email with directions to access your article after signing into your ILL account. 

I can't find my Owl Card-can I still access EZproxy without it? (Medical Library)*

Yes. Use your FAU NetID and password when signing into EZProxy by clicking on the “FAUNetID Sign On” box located on the left side of the Off Campus Connect login page.