Collections
The University Libraries has well over three million items in its collections, and hundreds of millions more available through our online subscriptions. If you need something we don't have, we may be able to get it for you via InterLibrary Loan.
Borrowing Items
UNM students, faculty and staff can come into the libraries to borrow items, or place requests through the Request It button in the catalog.
Community borrowers can request items using this request form. You can apply for a community borrower's card here. Details, including fees, are available in our Community Borrowers Policy.
For borrowing periods, limits, etc, see our borrowing policies.
Returning Items
You can return all library books, including InterLibrary Loan materials, via the book returns located at the following central campus locations:
- Parish Memorial Library Services Building book return, accessible for drive up returns on Las Lomas (next to the Anderson School of Management)
- Zimmerman Library north and south entrance book returns.
- Centennial Science & Engineering Library book return.
Distinctive Collections
The University Libraries of UNM has extensive collections to support the educational and research mission of the University, as well as numerous distinctive collections. These include:
Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections
Government Information
Latin American Collections
Maps and Geographic Information Center
New Mexico Digital Collections
University Archives
UNM Digital Repository
