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McDermott Library Friends
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The McDermott Library Friends (MLF) is a group of community members, UTD faculty, students, staff, alumni, and others who support the Eugene C. McDermott Library. Its goals are to enrich the intellectual and cultural environment for faculty, students, staff, and community by promoting excellence in library collections and services, attracting distinguished special collections, and sponsoring special events. The Friends group is an advocacy organization that elevates public awareness of and raises funds for the UTD Libraries. Basic membership is provided for contributions of $25 per year (does not include a library card). Those contributing $100 per year receive a VIP library card. For additional information contact Tom Koch, or call 972-883-4951.

Friends contributing $100 a year or more receive a Friends VIP library card (must be 18 years or older).
Donors at all levels receive the following benefits for their involvement:

  • Subscription to the quarterly newsletter
  • The Annual Report (name listed as a contributor)
  • Invitations to McDermott Library activities - tours, award ceremonies, special lectures
  • The right to speak at Friends meetings
  • The right to vote and to hold office

The VIP Card
Patrons can make a donation by filling out the MLF Contribution Form. It is available in the Library Administration Office, 4th Floor; the Circulation Desk/Info Desk, 2nd Floor and the University Advancement Office, 3rd Floor Multi-Purpose Building or by fax or email. Contributions can be made in person, by mail or by sending the completed form via fax with credit card information to the UTD Advancement Office. MLF contributions are tax deductible.

Walk-In Contributors at McDermott Library must present the form with contribution in the Library Administration Office. Contributors of $100 or more qualify for a VIP Card that provides access to some library services. VIP Friends are able to check out five books at a time and use the library’s databases. There is a Community Computer in the Information Commons near the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor designated for use by the Friends and the public. The card does not include laptop checkout, Internet access, remote computer access, interlibrary loan and TexShare privileges. Patrons can save information to a compact disc, e-mail data to their personal account, use a printer for a fee or manually record information. Newly added to the service area is a library print card that can be purchased to use a printer for hard copies.

Once the VIP Card is processed (usually in 48 hours) new Friends are notified by email or telephone. Friends should pick up their welcome packet and card at the McDermott Library Circulation Desk.

Friends must show a photo ID for proof of age upon receiving and using the card at the Circulation Desk. The card is non-transferable. The check out period for general circulation materials is 21 days and the book limit is five items. Late fees and replacement costs apply to all library borrowers. The fee for replacing a lost card is $5.

JOIN THE FRIENDS NOW AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

McDermott Library Friends Contribution Form

PRIVACY NOTICE: Personal information that you provide will only be used for records verification.