The Paul V. Galvin Library of Illinois Institute of Technology is part of the College Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) consortium. CARLI is a consortium of dozens of academic libraries in Illinois that share an online union catalog, I-Share. The mission of CARLI is to enhance, expand access to, and effectively utilize information resources through collaborative partnerships among CARLI members and with the Illinois library community. CARLI  membership includes the libraries of each state-supported university, private colleges and universities, community colleges, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, and the Illinois State Library.

The Galvin Library is committed to the consortium, abides by its bylaws, and welcomes CARLI libraries and their patrons. The Galvin Circulation Policy provides details for borrowers.

Non-CARLI  Library Patrons

Any non-CARLI library patron may enter the Galvin Library during public access hours to use books, periodicals, government documents, and electronic resources  within the library without a borrower card. No Infopass is required. However, each visitor under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult, 21 years of age or older, and must accept the terms stated below. In addition, parents are responsible for the use of the library and the behavior of their children.

The library staff reserves the right to limit access by non-CARLI patrons to materials, resources, or equipment needed by IIT students and faculty.

Visitors must conduct themselves in a way that does not disrupt the study environment of the library or threaten damage to library collections, resources, facilities, or equipment.

Visitors who fail to adhere to these policies will be asked to leave the library.