A Boston Library Consortium (BLC) card enables you to visit in person and borrow materials from other BLC member libraries.
Applying for a BLC Card
NU Faculty, Staff, and Students may complete the form below to apply for a Boston Library Consortium card online.
- Complete the form below. Please allow 24 hours for processing. Forms are processed Monday through Friday.
- Come to the Snell Circulation Desk to sign for and pick up your card.
Using Your Card
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Bring your card to any Boston Library Consortium (BLC) library from which you wish to borrow materials and register at that library.
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Expiration dates vary at each institution. The lending library may set a shorter expiration date than the one appearing on your card, which is August 31 of each year.
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Please note that there are different loan periods and fine structures at each library. You are responsible for any charges you accrue.
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Failure to abide by lending library rules may result in loss of library privileges at all Consortium libraries.
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Fill out the form below to renew an existing Consortium card.
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Consortium Cards are not transferable.