Borrowing (from Priddy Library)

Curbside Pickup Program

While Priddy Library's physical location is closed, we offer a curbside pickup service for USG patrons to obtain books they have requested.

Eligibility

Items available for loan

Books from the USG/Priddy Library circulating collection.
- Please note that this does not include Course Reserves.
Books from some other USMAI libraries' circulating collections.

Process

Follow the steps on our Requesting Books page to select the proper item and place a request in our system.
Once your requested item arrives at the Priddy Library, it will be set aside for you, and an e-mail will be sent automatically informing you of its arrival.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic requests may take significantly longer than usual due to new loan policies, delays in courier routes or shipping, and mandatory quarantine periods.
- Most Recalls are also disabled during the pandemic.
You will also be contacted via your school e-mail by a Priddy Library staff member to schedule a time for you to come get the book.
- Once you have scheduled a pickup time, you will receive a confirmation code that you will provide at pickup.
- Because of pandemic staffing changes, all pickups must be scheduled in advance.
At the appointed time, pull into the marked parking spot at the front of surface Parking Lot 5, next to Building III, and call the library at 301-738-6020.
- After you call, a library staff member will bring a box with your requested book/s to the sidewalk by Lot 5.
- Identify yourself to the staff member from a distance of at least 6 feet, providing the confirmation code from your contact e-mail. They will set your box down and move away so you can retrieve it.
- All books will already be checked-out on your library account.