Borrow Library Materials
Learn about loan policies for the variety of books, films and other materials available in the University Libraries collections.
Book lending is back for faculty, staff and students!
Request books through Find It @ UofSC. Sign in with your UofSC network username and password to see the request links.
We'll mail items to your home address. Please make sure your address is up to date
in your student or employee record.
We are also accepting returns at our drive up book drop! Find it between the Thomson Health Center and the Bull St. garage.
The Libraries will provide access to materials electronically whenever possible. To request materials or ask about borrowed materials, contact the Circulation Department by email, phone (803-777-3145) or chat.
Borrow a Textbook
University Libraries gives students access to assigned textbooks and other course materials whenever possible, especially for courses with more than 100 students.
Borrow Technology
Cooper Technology Lounge on Level 5 of Thomas Cooper Library loans laptops, iPads and other equipment to currently-enrolled students, faculty and staff.
Check Out a Locker
Learn about convenient free storage options in Thomas Cooper Library. Ask for keys at the Circulation Desk.
Employee Book Delivery
For faculty and staff members with a campus mailbox, request books in the library catalog and have them delivered to your UofSC Columbia office.