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Information for Visitors

Alumni and Community Members

We are pleased to offer alumni and community members card access to Macalester’s DeWitt Wallace Library.

Macalester College alumni and community members are eligible to have access to the Library building. They may access the Library building from opening until 8 pm each evening (hours will vary during summer and break periods) so that we can prioritize Macalester Students’ use of our space and resources. View hours for the Macalester Library before visiting.

Alumni and community members will need to register for an ID card to have access to the building. A fee of $25 will be charged to offset the cost of the card creation and delivery. Once you have obtained your new ID card, if you wish to be able to check-out items from the Macalester Library collection please stop by the Library Service Desk to set-up your account.*

View the library’s circulation policies for further details on borrowing privileges.

*Please note:

  • Graduating seniors receive one free year of access to the library and the Leonard Center, and may continue to use their existing student ID cards during that year.
  • A paid for Leonard Center membership and ID card will grant access to the library building.

Retired Faculty and Staff

Retired faculty and staff need to register for an ID card through the Leonard Center in order to have access to certain campus facilities, including the library.