Medical Sciences Library

Policies

Community Users

  • Only MSL | College Station is accessible to community patrons. Other MSL locations require a valid TAMU Health badge for access and are not open to the public.
  • A valid TexShare card is required to check out materials from MSL | College Station.
  • Online materials can be accessed through MSL OAL computers. Request a temporary account at the AskUs Desk.
  • Scanners are available for use, but require a USB to store the scanned images.
  • Printing requires a Texas A&M print allocation and is not available to community users.

Fines and Fees

None of the MSL locations impose fines for overdue materials; however, overdue materials can result in the suspension of your checkout privileges until the overdue item or items are returned.

Items overdue by 30 days or more will be declared lost. The borrower must return the item, or pay the cost to replace the item and pay a fee for processing the material for circulation.

Space usage policy

MSL | College Station spaces are available for use by all Texas A&M University faculty staff and students with the following exceptions:

Group and individual study rooms use is limited to currently enrolled students. Exceptions may be made for residents studying for board exams. Please inquire at the AskUs desk.

The Education Center is open study unless a class is scheduled. If a class is scheduled anyone not enrolled in the class must leave.

The MSL | College Station Lobby and second floor event room (Rm 202) may be requested for an event or meeting. Please contact Pam Coleman (pjcoleman@library.tamu.edu) for more information.