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Guest Use Policy

Guest Use Policy

Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library Guest Use Policy

The °®¶¹´«Ã½ is a private, Catholic, co-educational, liberal arts university.  As a courtesy and public service, the Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library welcomes guests into the library Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Entry into the library is not permitted to guests evenings and weekends. Guests are expected to abide by the following rules.

  • We do not require an ID to enter the library Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. However, identification must be provided if requested by library faculty, staff, or the University of Dallas Police.
  • Minors, other than those affiliated with the °®¶¹´«Ã½, are not permitted in the library without an accompanying adult.
  • There are public access computers on the main floor of the library. These computers are shared with °®¶¹´«Ã½-affiliated students and faculty. During times of heavy use, students will receive top priority, which may delay use by public patrons.  
  • Printing is $0.10 per page. The only forms of payment are cash and check. To print, you will need to email your document to reference@udallas.edu and request them to print it for you.
  • A book scanner is available for use for library materials and other documents. Saving and emailing scanned materials is available free of charge. Materials printed are $0.10 per page. Public patrons may use this scanner for no more than 30 minutes per day.
  • The primary mission of the Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library is to support the students, faculty, and staff of the °®¶¹´«Ã½. Librarians are happy to help public patrons with basic research questions. Extensive reference assistance will not be available to public patrons.
  • First and foremost, the library is a place for collaboration and study for University students, faculty, and staff.  Loud conversations or phone calls should be taken into the foyer.
  • It is expected that all library faculty and staff, student workers, and other library patrons be treated courteously and respectfully.  

The Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library reserves the right to refuse service to any public patron who does not abide by this policy. This can include a temporary or permanent ban from the library and/or the °®¶¹´«Ã½ campus.

TexShare Borrowing Policy

Patrons who come to the Library with a TexShare card from another Library can check out books after an account has been created for them at the Circulation desk. For more information, see our Circulation Policies.