Access & Circulation

The Jonsson Library is open to the public through any of the Green Library entrances. The Jonsson Library stack collections are located in the Bing Wing. US Federal Documents are on the Basement and West 1 stack levels. International, British and California Documents are located on the West 2 stack level.

Circulation policies

Jonsson Library materials circulate from the Green Library Loan Desk. The automated circulation system requires presentation of a current, valid borrower's card for all circulation transactions. Green Library's circulation policies apply.

Loan Periods

In general, Jonsson Library materials circulate according to standard Green Library loan periods. However, the following materials are non-circulating:

Congressional Record
Federal Register
Congressional Serial Set
California Legislative Journals
British Parliamentary Papers and Debates
United States Censuses

Materials must be returned to the Green Library Loan Desk or book return drop.

Visitors

Individuals who wish to use materials in the Jonsson Library but who are not affiliated with Stanford University or an institution with which it has formal cooperative arrangements should register at the Privileges Office during its regular business hours. Visitors should indicate that they wish to use government documents materials.

Tours

Tours of the Jonsson Library, as well as group instruction and specialized help can be arranged by contacting Malgorzata Schaefer at 650-723-9275 or by e-mail (mschaefe@stanford.edu).

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