Borrow, Renew & Request
 
Are you a patient, family member or caregiver? See our section For Patients & Caregivers.
Borrowing Materials

MSK staff and students must be registered with the Library - see Joining the Library. Users from our affiliate institutions (WCMC, RUL, HSS) must be registered with their home libraries. Valid identification is required.

Loan periods:
  • Books and CDs: two weeks, three renewals for an additional two weeks per renewal
  • Bound journals: one day (24 hours), no renewals
  • Current journals: one hour, no renewals; After 5:00 PM, users may borrow current issues overnight and must return them before noon the next day
Renewing Materials

You can renew materials online, in person, over the phone and by email or Ask-A-Librarian. For more information, ask us!
Please note:
 - materials renewed online will renew for two weeks from the date of renewal
 - if materials have been requested by another patron, they cannot be renewed
 - DDS items may not be renewed online. Please contact DDS at 212-639-7441 for questions about your non-MSK Library materials.
 - if you have any difficulties renewing your materials online, please contact us
Renew your books now!

Requesting Materials not in the Collection

MSK staff and students may request materials that are not part of the Library's collection. Register for an ILLiad Document Delivery account and log in with your MSK network username and Employee ID. For questions about this service, contact Document Delivery Services at 212-639-7441 or view the MSK ILLiad Tutorial.