Fees for Library Services
Membership and Cards
Anyone who visits The Library is welcome to use all the resources of the TMC Library. A TMC Library card is required to borrow materials. Learn more about eligibility and membership fees.
Members from clinical organizations and hospitals receive all professional services and are limited to on-site access to electronic materials. Services for hospital members are described at Library Access Membership Program.
Interlibrary Loan Service
The TMC Library Interlibrary Loan FAQ has complete details on these services.
| Copy Service and Document Delivery | Affiliated User | Not Affiliated |
|---|---|---|
| Copy service and document delivery (electronic article delivery only) | - | $20.00 |
| SAME-DAY RUSH Service Surcharge | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Supplementary materials surcharge^ | - | $5.00 |
| Interlibrary Loan | Affiliated User | Not Affiliated |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee for borrowed books not picked up within 14 days | $5.00 | n/a |
| Interlibrary Loan (Local Library Network) | $15.00* | $25.00 |
| Interlibrary Loan (Non-Local Library Network) | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| SAME-DAY RUSH Service Surcharge | - | $15.00 |
| Supplementary materials surcharge^ | - | $5.00 |
*Affiliated users may receive a maximum of 15 free requests per calendar year. Further ILL requests will be filled @$15.00 each until year’s end. Please see Interlibrary Loan FAQ for information. Some supplementary material requests may result in an additional surcharge. Contact Library ILL staff for assistance.
| Lending Services | Loan |
|---|---|
| SCAMeL (South Central Association of Medical Libraries) effective 9/1/25 | $0.00 |
| Texas libraries | $11.00 |
| All other libraries (outside of Texas) | $15.00 |
| RUSH service surcharge | $15.00 |
Contract Library Services for Hospitals
Pricing varies depending on the number of library cards you would like. See Membership Fees and Services for full pricing details.
Online Searches
Professional librarians are available to conduct or assist with literature searches on health sciences topics.
| TMC Library Members | Non-TMC Library Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Consultation/Bibliography (1st hour) | No Charge | $75.00 |
| Each additional hour | No Charge | $30.00 |
Room Rentals
For complete details on available spaces, please visit Spaces and Amenities. Events held after regular TMC Library hours may incur additional fees.
| TMC Library Members | Non-TMC Library Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom* | No Charge | $350.00/day (both sides) |
| Street-level Conference* Room | No Charge | $250.00/day |
| One Button Recording Studio | No Charge | $50.00/hour (2 hour minimum) |
| Software Installation | FREE if requested one month prior to scheduled meeting. $300 if less than three week's notice. | Free if requested one month prior to the scheduled meeting. $300 if less than three weeks’ notice. (non-refundable) |
| Study Rooms | No Charge | Not available to non-members |
| Extended Hours Event Charge | $250 | $300 |
Street-level Classroom and Conference Room close 30 minutes before the library.
Faxing, Scanning, and Printing
Wireless printing is available on your mobile device, tablet or laptop. Visit the Circulation desk for fax, scan, and print services.
| All Library Clients | |
|---|---|
| Scanning | FREE |
| Printing | Printing $.20 per page B/W $.50 per page Color (no credit card minimum) |
| Faxing | $.20 per page |