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University of Southern Maine
Libraries & Learning

* Chemistry: Library session

Start Here! Compete BEFORE your library session

1. Activate your Library Card!

Your USM ID card is also your library card! Use it to check out books at any of the campus libraries, as well as to create an interlibrary loan account and log into your library account. To check whether your library card is activated, try to log in below using your name as printed on your card and library barcode (the 14-digit number printed in black at the bottom or the back of your ID card.

Click to check - Is your USM ID activated for the Library?

If the login does not allow you to access your account, please visit Access Services at any of our Gorham, Portland, or LAC Campus Library locations, or call (207-780-4270).

2. Create your Interlibrary Loan Account

to borrow materials from other libraries. This is a separate system from other University systems. We suggest you use the same username as your @maine.edu e-mail (the before @maine.edu part) and a different password.