You can borrow print and other physical items even if you are unable to visit campus. We have a home delivery service and will mail items to your home address.
Borrowing books from the Boston campusTo borrow print books, simply request items through our online catalog and select "Mail to my home address" as your delivery option.
Note: we need a current address. If we do not have a current address on file for you, we'll reach out via email to obtain one. You must answer this email to confirm your address or we will be unable to mail the book.
If your only option is to return items via mail service, please be aware that you will be responsible for the cost of return shipping. We recommend you use the United States Postal Service, and ask for "Library Rate" or "Media Mail". This is a reduced cost shipping method for library materials.
Our return address:
The Simmons University Library
c/o Library Returns
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Simmons maintains a satellite campus for SLIS West Students at the Greenfield Community College. If you are able to return your library material in person at the Greenfield Community College Library, they will forward the item to the Simmons University Library at no cost.
Library accounts are auto-generated based on your Simmons email address. There's no need to establish a new account, just login with your standard Simmons email and password.
When you locate something you want to borrow, click on the title to open up the "detailed record view". You'll find the request button near the bottom of the page.
