About

Dykes Library Memberships

The A.R. Dykes Library of Health Sciences is open to KUMC guests who wish to use library resources for health information and scholarly research related to the health sciences from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. A Guest Pass allows patrons to use library resources free of charge 5 times, after which time guests are asked to purchase a membership.

All memberships require ID to verify status and membership eligibility. All memberships are active for one year from date of payment or for designated terms. Interested? Fill out and submit the membership application below.

Please note - due to publishers' licensing restrictions, the library cannot grant access to electronic subscription content (databases, e-journals, e-books) off-campus to membership clientele. Items (books, journals) must be used within the library and cannot be checked out. Peripherals such as headphones and happy lights are not eligible for Member use.

Library Membership Fees

For Profit Membership

Note: If you are an employee of a corporation or an organization and are utilizing the library on behalf of the corporation or organization, you are required to purchase a corporate and organizational membership.

Privileges for one person: $1000/year
Per additional person: $100/year

Student Rates*

College or university students from non-Regents Kansas schools: $150/year or $60/term
Other college or university students: $200/year or $75/term

Non Profit*

Kansas Individuals for personal use: $175/year
Non-Kansas Individuals for personal use: $200/year
Kansas Individuals working for non-profit entities: $225/year
Non-Kansas Individuals working for non-profit entities: $250/year

Courtesy Rates*

KUMC Emeritus Faculty: Free
KUMC Visiting Scholars**: Free
Dean's Club Members of KU Endowment: Free
Paid members of the KUMC Alumni Association: Free
Science Pioneer, Archie Dykes Library Special Award winners: Free
Immediate family members of KUMC faculty and staff (children must be accompanied by a guardian): Free

*All memberships require ID to verify status.
**Requires a letter from sponsoring university or KUMC/KU Hospital department