Student Handbook 2025-26 > Student Affairs and Resources > Olin Library > Collections & Borrowing > BOW & Other Libraries

BOW & Other Libraries

Babson and Wellesley libraries:

All BOW students are eligible to borrow from BOW libraries. Students must register in-person once to unlock borrowing privileges.

• Student IDs are required for registration
• Email libraries in advance to confirm staff will be available to register you
• Cross-registered BOW students receive full library privileges at the respective BOW college for the semester, and don't need to register.
• Babson and Wellesley students who wish to borrow Olin books should email library@olin.edu to schedule a registration appointment (10-15 minutes). Please note: Olin’s A/V equipment is restricted to Olin-use only and is off-limits for Babson/Wellesley students unless officially cross-registered.

Other Eligible Library Accounts:

• Needham Free Library: benefits include discount museum passes (beyond those offered by Olin), their unique Library of Things collection, and access to their digital collections.
• Boston Public Library eCard: The BPL eCard unlocks access to all BPL electronic resources, including their Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla content, and the full O'Reilly Online Library. The BPL is the state library of Massachusetts, therefore everyone who lives here for the majority of the year is eligible for an eCard.