Find & Borrow
Search the Libraries
Tripod is the online research portal and library catalog for the TriCollege Libraries. This is always your first stop. If Tripod does not have what you need proceed to EZ Borrow (for books) and Interlibrary Loan (for books not in EZ Borrow, articles, and anything else).
Borrowing from BMC Libraries
Current tri-co students, faculty and staff; tri-co alumnae/i, Bryn Mawr faculty and staff spouses, and faculty affiliated with some EZ Borrow member institutions can borrow from BMC Libraries. All other visitors are welcome during business hours, but may not borrow materials, print from library printers, or access electronic resources from off-campus.
Borrowing Beyond the Tri-Co
EZ Borrow
Request print books from regional libraries for faster delivery than Interlibrary Loan. Use EZ Borrow if the TriCollege libraries do not have the print book you need.
Interlibrary Loan
Request print books, videos, dissertations not available through E-ZBorrow. Request scans of articles and book chapters.
Request Borrowing Privileges
Alumnae/i
Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore alumni have access to borrow from the BMC Libraries with access granted from their respective institutions. Bryn Mawr alumnae/i should review access privileges and complete the access request form found in the Bryn Mawr Alumnae/i Library Resources libguide.
Faculty & Staff Spouses
Spouses of Bryn Mawr faculty and staff may obtain BMC Libraries borrowing privileges by completing the Gym/Library Application for Spouses form and submitting it to Human Resources.
Faculty at PALCI Institutions
Through the Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI), member institutions engage in a reciprocal on-site borrowing program. Look up participating libraries and complete the borrowing authorization form.