Friends of Bobst Library Access Information

Requirements to obtain a Friends Reader/Borrower card*:

Friends of Bobst Library card holders must be at least 16 years of age.

For donors who give in person:

Payment - $175 minimum for alumni/neighborhood residents, $225 minimum for all others; additional $600 fee for borrowers**
Government issued photo ID
Proof of address (for neighborhood discount); if home address different than address on ID, one piece of mail with postmark less than one month old
Proof of alumni status not required but will be checked upon gift processing

For donors who pay through other means:

Government issued photo ID
Original or faxed letter from Michael Pittman stating access privileges

For forgotten, lost or stolen cards:

Members are encouraged to use the same Friends card from year to year by placing a new renewal sticker on the front of each card.
When an existing or past member signs up for a new membership year, they will not be charged if they require a new card, however members with current cards will receive expedited service.
If a current member forgets their Friends card, they are allowed a day pass with a government issued photo ID. Members are allowed 3 day passes for a forgotten card per academic year.
If a donor requires a new card because the current card is lost, they will be charged a $15 fee.
If a donor requires a new card because the current card is stolen, they can contact Michael Pittman and ask for the $15 fee to be waived. A police report may be required. One day pass can be given if Michael can not be contacted immediately.

Revocation of membership privileges:

Membership privileges and Friends' cards are not transferable. Library staff may confiscate a Friends card if they find someone else using or trying to use it.
Friends' cards may be confiscated if the member does not abide by the Bobst Library Code of Conduct.
Friends' cards may be confiscated if a member stays past Friends of Bobst Library hours of access.
Members whose membership payments could not be processed or were found insufficient will be contacted for balance of payment. Friends' cards may be confiscated for non-payment or under-payment.

* Friends of Bobst Library Reader and Borrower privileges expire on August 31 of the academic year purchased. Full year memberships for the following academic year are available on May 1.
** Minimum gifts for Reading Privileges are prorated on January 1 ($150/$175) and May 1 ($100/$125). Borrower fees are reduced on January 1 ($450) and May 1 ($250). NYU alumni who have graduated within the past year can join the Friends of Bobst Library at the reduced rate of $45. However, they should give their gift online at library.nyu.edu/alumni.