Special Collections service alert

The Reading Room for the Department of Special Collections in Green Library will be temporarily closed Monday, March 24th through Friday, March 28th.  Regular operations will resume on Monday, March 31st. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Special Collections at specialcollections@stanford.edu.

Proxy borrowing

Authorize your assistant to borrow on your behalf

Stanford faculty can borrow directly from Stanford Libraries or designate a proxy—someone to borrow materials on their behalf. 

Authorize a proxy (SUNet ID required)

What to expect

  • Stanford faculty can authorize up to two proxies.
  • We will issue the proxy a special library card they can use to borrow materials on behalf of the faculty member. This card is valid for one year and is renewable.
  • Faculty can view proxy charges, requested items, and bills via My Account.
  • Proxies may view the same information via My Library Account by logging in with their proxy library card.
  • Faculty are responsible for any item charges incurred by their proxy. 

Who can authorize a proxy? 

  • Stanford faculty
  • Emeritus faculty
  • Stanford-appointed faculty
  • Visiting professors
  • Academic staff with a teaching appointment

Who can serve as a proxy?

  • Regular Stanford University employees
  • Temporary or casual university employees
  • Registered and current Stanford students
  • Fellows with an active Stanford ID card
  • Hired research assistants with an active Stanford ID card

Contact us

For any questions or concerns, please contact Privileges.

Last updated August 28, 2023