A special note to visitors to Copley Library of the University of San Diego...

While direct access to collections and essential services will continue to be available to the outside community as long as possible, non-USD patrons should be encouraged to explore the resources of their primary libraries and public institutions first, and to use Copley Library as a secondary resource. For purposes of this document "USD Community" is defined as currently enrolled students, faculty, staff, or administration of the University of San Diego, and those alumni of the University possessing valid USD Alumni Association Cards.

The Library should also, as far as possible, protect on behalf of the USD Community the core collection of heavily-used materials which the libraries of other institutions can reasonably be expected to provide for their own users. On the other hand, on- site access and services can be offered to more unique items in Copley Library's collections, such as specialized materials relating to the Roman Catholic Church.  We view our library as a community resource for information related to Roman Catholicism.

Most of our databases have contractual restrictions that only allow us to make them available to members of the USD Community.   Should you need to use periodical databases and other specialized databases, we encourage you to visit your local public library or state institutions that do not have those restrictions.

The needs of the USD community must have priority in the use of library services and computer databases. Special services to the outside community can only be extended when they do not interfere with normal services to members of the USD Community.

SERVICE FOR GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS RECEIVED THROUGH DEPOSITORY PROGRAMS:
Basic reference service for government documents received through federal and state depository programs shall be provided to all patrons equally, regardless of affiliation, in compliance with relevant federal and state laws.

PROVISION OF BASIC REFERENCE SERVICES:
Together with access to collections and facilities (excluding databases other than on the online catalog, SALLY), the Reference Department will attempt to provide basic reference service to outside patrons. Basic reference service is defined as assistance in gaining access to materials held in Copley Library. It is characterized by the following attributes:

• a) Priority is given to patrons present in the Library and prepared to help themselves.
• b) A higher priority is given to members of the USD Community who are using the library, and secondarily to those outside the USD Community.
• c) Lowest priority is given to telephone reference questions from outside users.