Proxy Borrowing Information

Kent State University Libraries and Media Services has made it possible for library patrons to designate other individuals ("proxy") to request, pick up and borrow material in the patron's name.

• For first-time or one-time proxy borrowing (picking up) of material, the proxy will need the patron's photo ID and a signed, dated note stating that [printed name of individual] is picking up [title of item(s) for you (full printed name)].
• For routine or occasional proxy borrowing (picking up) of material, you must submit the form which can be downloaded here (see link below) or obtained from the Kent Campus Main Library Circulation Desk.  ONLY ONE (1) proxy per form, but multiple forms may be submitted.  In order for your proxy to place KentLINK requests, the proxy will need to know your Flashline ID and password (if you are a current student or faculty/staff member) or your full name and Social Security Number (if you are a Community Borrower or other type of borrower.)  For placing OhioLINK requests, your proxy will need to know your full name and Social Security Number.

Proxy Borrowing Information Form
(Adobe Acrobat portable document file – PDF reader required.)

NOTE – You may type your information into the form for printing!  After printing, be sure to sign the form before submitting it (it will not be valid without a signature.)

Please read the form carefully.  To designate a proxy borrower, complete the form and return it to the Circulation Desk at the Kent Campus Main Library.  You may also mail the form to:  Library Circulation Desk, Main Library, Kent State University, Kent OH 44242; or fax it to 330-672-7960, Attention: Proxy Borrowing, Circulation.

For Kent State University-affiliated patrons, an email will be sent to your "@kent.edu" email address confirming the selection of a proxy; for non-Kent State University-affiliated patrons, a letter or email will be sent to the address on file.

Please allow 1-2 business days after the library receives the form for confirmation and for the proxy designation to be valid.

For more information or questions regarding proxy borrowing, please contact the Circulation Desk at 330-672-7905.