Library Access Membership Program
Registering for Library Card and Access
Registering for access to Library Resources is a two-step process.
Step1:
Completing the Online Library Card Registration
After registering, you will receive a communications from our Circulation department with your registration number.
Step2:
If eligible, and not affiliated with BCM/UT Health/MD Anderson, you may register for REMOTE Resource Access, Sign Up for your e-Access Account. Please note that if you are with BCM/UTHealth/MD Anderson, you do not need to register for an Open Athens account. Use your BCM/UTHealth/MD Anderson username and password to log into Open Athens. (For more instructions about signing up or logging in with Open Athens, see this guide)
If you are affiliated with more than one TMC institution, please register using your academic credentials (.edu email address) to gain full access to all e-resources.
If you wish to access Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services, you must register for ILLiad.
Full use of some databases may also require you to set up an additional log-in specific to that database. (See the descriptions in the Databases list for information). If you have a problem with set up or need help, please ask us.
When registering with the TMC Library, please be aware that it does not automatically entitle you to full remote or onsite access to all e-resources or print material. Please review carefully the following Library Access Fee Structure for your Institutional Classification to see what library privileges and access rights apply.
Library Access Fee Structure
There are several classifications of users of TMC Library Resources who are eligible for a Library Registration Card.
Unlike public libraries, being a registered user of the library does not automatically entitle you to full access of resources. The TMC Library operates within the constraints of contractual agreements imposed upon us by publishers. In addition, the TMC Library operates under a consortia governing agreement of the major educational institutions of the TMC to which the Library must abide.
To address the issues of accessibility, the TMC Library has reviewed its fee structure to help clarify what resources and services are available under each classification of library users.
Definitions:
- Remote Access: Ability to log into library online and access full information resources from an offsite location.
- Library Onsite: Ability to connect online to access full electronic information resources but only when physically ONSITE at the library.
- Circulation Privileges: Ability to physically check out print publications.
- Inter-Library Loan (ILL): A cooperative service among libraries that provides eligible TMC affiliates access to books and copies of articles not owned by the TMC Library.
- Library Card: Ability to electronically access Inter-Library Loan request webpage and complete online form.
| Classification Governing Institutions * Fees fully covered for users by each governing institution ** MUST REGISTER FOR LIBRARY CARD FOR REMOTE ACCESS ***Access granted to specified college or campus |
Remote Access | Library Onsite | Circulation Privileges | Inter-Library Loan | Library Card Registration Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCM | FULL | FULL | ALL | FULL SERVICE | NONE |
| UTHealth Houston | FULL | FULL | ALL | FULL SERVICE | NONE |
| UTMDA (for .EDU email only) | FULL | FULL | ALL | FULL SERVICE | NONE |
| Texas Southern University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences*** | FULL** | FULL | ALL | Card Required | NONE |
| HAM | NO | FULL | ALL | Card Required | NONE |
| TMC | NO | FULL | ALL | FULL SERVICE | NONE |
| Classification Supporting Institutions |
Remote Access | Library Onsite | Circulation Privileges | Inter-Library Loan | Library Card Registration Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCC – Coleman Campus*** | FULL** | FULL | ALL | Card Required | NONE |
| Prairie View A&M – College of Nursing*** | FULL** | FULL | ALL | Card Required | NONE |
| CHI – St. Luke’s Health | NO | FULL | ALL | FULL SERVICE | NONE |
| LifeGift | NO | FULL | ALL | FULL SERVICE | NONE |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System (including TIRR) | NO | FULL | ALL | FULL SERVICE | NONE |
| Texas Children’s Hospital | NO | FULL | ALL | FULL SERVICE | NONE |
| Texas Heart Institute | NO | FULL | ALL | Card Required | NONE |
| Visitor Memberships Note: these memberships do not include remote access to resources; access to online resources is only available while at the TMC Library |
Library Onsite | Circulation Privileges | Inter-Library Loan or Document Delivery | Library Membership Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Public Non-affiliated public visitors may visit the TMC Library only one day each weekday (no Saturday/Sunday visits permitted). Library computer use is limited to one hour per visit. |
Weekly visits | NONE | See fee schedule Non-affiliated rate |
NONE |
| ID holders/Cardholders from UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and UT Medical Branch For THSLC Consortium members, includes MD Anderson clinical and research staff. ID and institutional email may be required. |
FULL | ALL | See fee schedule Affiliated rate |
NONE for annual membership |
| Visiting Students/Scholars and Researchers (temporary 90-day memberships, renew once each calendar year) This temporary membership is ideal for non-affiliated students and/or researchers, including for board/license exams or state bar exam study. If more than 6-month access is needed, purchase an annual membership. |
FULL | NONE | See fee schedule Non-affiliated rate. |
$75 for 3 months |
| Students (annual membership) This membership is ideal for non-affiliated students or exam takers who need extensive time on-site at the TMC Library. ID from educational institution may be required. |
FULL* | ALL | Includes up to 5 article requests per year. Further requests will be filled at the affiliate rate. | $275 for 12 months |
| Faculty/Staff/Researchers/Clinical Care (annual membership) This membership is ideal for non-affiliated faculty, staff, researchers, or clinical care professionals who need extensive time on-site at the TMC Library. Professional ID may be required. |
FULL* | NONE | Includes up to 5 article requests per year. Further requests will be filled at the affiliate rate. | $575 for 12 months |
| Corporate, Business, Non-profit, or Professional Organization (annual membership) Up to 2 members per organization (additional cards available) This membership is ideal for organizations who need access to the TMC Library on-site resources and facilities throughout the year. |
FULL* | ALL | See fee schedule Affiliated rate |
$775 for 12 months |
*Membership includes conference room or classroom reservation privileges according to current room guidelines and availability https://library.tmc.edu/reserve-a-room/.