Q. How do I get a library account?

Faculty, Staff, and Students automatically get an account.  Your Bates ID serves as your library card.

Alumni can get an account by following the procedures on this page

Spouses and Children of Bates employees, Alumni, Trustees, and Retirees can fill out this form and bring it to Human Resources to get an account.

Other visitors wishing to get a library account should see the instructions here.