Circulation & Reserves

Fondren offers reserved, personal study spaces in the library with convenient locations, ideal for heavy research.

Fondren Library has printers and scanners available for all users.

Understand your borrowing responsibilities, loan periods and associated fines with a Rice ID.

Even if you're not affiliated with Rice University directly, you might be able to borrow items from Fondren Library. See if you're eligible...

Library books, articles, videos and other materials placed on hold for a university course at Fondren Library.

Fondren Library has over 40 private study rooms available for checkout to Rice ID Holders.

Want a book that's currently checked out? Did you receive an email that an item you have is recalled? Here's what to do...

Fondren Library has a variety of equipment for checkout or use while in the building.