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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:

  • BCM, UT Health, and MD Anderson users may immediately use institutional login credentials to login to Library resources. (Learn more about logging in with Open Athens.)
  • Prairie View A&M – College of Nursing, Texas Southern University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, and HCC-Coleman College users should now register for REMOTE Access accounts.

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.

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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:

  1. Remote Access: Ability to log into library online and access full information resources from an offsite location.
  2. Library Onsite: Ability to connect online to access full electronic information resources but only when physically ONSITE at the library.
  3. Circulation Privileges: Ability to physically check out print publications.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 AccessLibrary OnsiteCirculation PrivilegesInter-Library LoanLibrary Card Registration Fee
BCMFULLFULLALLFULL SERVICENONE
UTHealth HoustonFULLFULLALLFULL SERVICENONE
UTMDA (for .EDU email only)FULLFULLALLCard RequiredNONE
Texas Southern University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences***FULL**FULLALLCard RequiredNONE
HAMNoFULLALLCard RequiredNONE
TMCNoFULLALLFULL SERVICENONE
Classification
Supporting Institutions
Remote AccessLibrary OnsiteCirculation PrivilegesInter-Library LoanLibrary Card Registration Fee
HCC – Coleman Campus***FULL**FULLALLCard RequiredNONE
Prairie View A&M – College of Nursing***FULL**FULLALLCard RequiredNONE
CHI – St. Luke’s HealthNOFULLALLFULL SERVICENONE
LifeGiftNOFULLALLFULL SERVICENONE
Memorial Hermann Hospital System (including TIRR)NOFULLALLFULL SERVICENONE
Texas Children’s HospitalNOFULLALLFULL SERVICENONE
Texas Heart InstituteNOFULLALLCard RequiredNONE
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 OnsiteCirculation PrivilegesInter-Library Loan or Document DeliveryLibrary 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 visitsNONESee 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.
FULLALLSee fee schedule
Non-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.
FULLNONESee 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*ALLIncludes up to 5 article requests per year. Further requests will be filled at the affiliated 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*NONEIncludes up to 5 article requests per year. Further requests will be filled at the affiliated 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*ALLSee fee schedule
Non-affiliated rate
$775 for 12 months

*Membership includes conference room or classroom reservation privileges according to current room guidelines and availability.