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Thesis Support

Book Loans & Borrowing Outside the Five Colleges

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Thesis writers are eligible for lockers on a first-come, first-served basis. Come to the Front Desk with your ID for more information. The regular loan period for students is 3 months, with 3 renewals, and you can renew online through My Account.

Use Interlibrary Loan (ILL) to have books not held in the Five Colleges sent here. For ease of access, please request that we purchase materials you anticipate needing for the entire time you write your thesis.

To get materials more quickly, select the "RUSH" option under Delivery & notification preference for purchases.