Friends of University Libraries is an organization that supports library acquisitions, student assistantships, and library resources and spaces for students. 

Membership starts at $50/year and core benefits include:

• Open house tours of libraries and special collections departments
• Limited borrowing privileges from Thomas Cooper Library
• Invitations to University Libraries events, exhibitions and programs
• 15% discount on all purchases at Barefoot Campus Outfitter in Columbia, S.C.

Current members of Friends of University Libraries can make requests through the library's Find It @ USC catalog to check out up to 5 items at a time. Fill out the form below to receive a username and password for online requesting.