Webster University Library is committed to supporting lifelong learning and community engagement. From access to select collections and research tools to inviting study spaces and personalized assistance, we welcome you to make the most of your visit.
Stop by the Public Safety Office at 572 Garden Avenue to pick up a Webster University issued alumni or retiree photo ID card for access to the library building. Webster University Public Safety can be reached at 314-246-7430 for more information.
Stop by the Public Safety Office at 572 Garden Avenue to pick up a visitor card for swipe access to the building for the day.
Request an annual pass by emailing circ@webster.edu. You will receive a response within two business days. The ID card will expire in one year and may be renewed if the visitor is in good standing. Visitors must comply with all Library and University policies. The Library reserves the right to revoke access at any time.
Minor children of students, faculty, and staff are welcome to visit the Library. They will not need to secure advance permission or obtain an ID card. They must enter the Library with and be supervised by a parent or adult caregiver at all times.
Visiting scholars under the age of 18 may visit the Library. All minors under the age of 18 who are not enrolled in the University, including those who have been issued an InfoPass by their home library, must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver at all times. Access should be requested by the parent or adult caregiver according to the above procedures.
Alumni and retirees of Webster University and Eden Theological Seminary may check out circulating books and scores from the Webster University Library or the Eden Theological Seminary Library. All other materials may be used in the libraries only.
New alumni or retiree ID cards will need to be added to the Webster University Library System. Please visit the Level 1 Circulation Desk for library borrowing.
Retirees with the Emeritus or Staff Associate designation retain faculty and staff privileges.
Most of the Library's resources are available for use on the premises except in cases where priority must be given to Webster or Eden classes or where contractual agreements bar us from allowing use by outside users. Webster University Library is a member of the MOBIUS Consortium and the InfoPass cooperative borrowing system along with many school, public, and academic libraries in the area. Check with your local library first to determine how to request materials from us. InfoPass guests may check out up to four books from the circulating collection at Webster University Library. Renewals are not permitted.
Visitors may purchase borrowing privileges for 6 months for $25 or 1 year for $50 in order to check out books and scores. These privileges do not extend to AV, ILL, or MOBIUS borrowing.
Webster University’s IT policy requires all users to log in to campus computers. Alumni, retirees who do not have a Connections account, and visitors may request assistance from a librarian to access a computer designated for visitor use.
Printing is available only to current Webster and Eden students, faculty, and staff.
Library staff may log alumni, retirees, or visitors into online databases. Due to contractual agreements, off-campus access to online databases is not available.
See this FAQ to find out how alumni, retirees, and visitors may use Microsoft Word / Microsoft 365 on the library computers.
Librarians are available to offer assistance in answering basic reference questions and showing patrons how to access our electronic resources. In-depth research assistance and instruction is not available. For more information, contact the Research Desk at 314-246-6950.
Please contact the University Archivist if you have questions about the Webster University Archives. For contact information and details about using the Archives, please visit the Archives and Special Collections website: Webster University Archives and Special Collections.
Alumni, retirees, and visitors may self-register for 24 hours of wi-fi access on the WU_Guest wireless network. For more information, view the FAQ.
Everyone is expected to abide by the library's policies.
