The mission of the Library of the Marine Corps is to support the study of joint, combined, expeditionary and amphibious warfare at Marine Corps University (MCU) and throughout the Marine Corps by providing comprehensive storage, retrieval, analysis, and distribution of warfighting-related information.
Its intent is to provide world-wide patrons with ready access to an extensive collection of monographs and journals, products of current scholarly research, and access to a variety of digital and web-based resources to support Professional Military Education (PME) and stimulate the development and implementation of concepts, doctrine and plans for current and future USMC operations.
Reference services are available during regular business hours:
To make an appointment
HOURS OF OPERATION |
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Monday | 0730-1800 |
Tuesday | 0730-1800 |
Wednesday | 0730-1800 |
Thursday | 0730-1800 |
Friday | 0730-1700 |
Saturday | 0900-1700 |
Sunday | 0900-1700 |
Federal Holidays |
Closed |
Changes in hours will be posted on the Library homepage and social media |
Eligibility
The following are eligible to apply for a Marine Corps Research Library account:
Marine Corps University resident students, faculty and staff (CSC, SAW, EWS, MCWAR).
Active duty military, local area Reservists, DoD Civilians, and DoD Contractors* assigned to MCB Quantico as a duty station, or to a unit within a 50-mile radius of MCB Quantico.
MCU Fellows, CMC Fellows, FPME students, and PhD candidates in approved programs are eligible for remote access to database holdings, and borrowing privileges if living within a 50-mile radius. Eligibility will be verified through the Fellows program branch.
*DoD Contractors must provide a letter from their COR stating that use of library materials is necessary to complete their statement of work. Sample Letter [Link downloads Word document].
The following are not eligible for an account:
Family members of Contractors, Reservists, and DoD Civilians.
Family members of MCU Fellows, EPME, CEME, CDET, CDET Blended, and other online students, unless living within 50-mile radius of MCB Quantico and hold a valid Military/DoD ID card.
Active duty and Reserve students outside the local area who are not part of an approved MCU, CMC fellow, FPME or PhD program.
Active duty or Reserve and their family members who are not stationed at MCB Quantico or within a 50-mile radius.
DoD Contractors who are not assigned to MCB Quantico, or not performing work for, or directly affiliated with, Marine Corps University or MCU Schools.
Certain VA ID retired card holders. Must hold a valid DEERS-issued ID card.
Service members and veterans enrolled in academic programs that are not conducted at, or affiliated with, Marine Corps University.
How to Register
Must apply in person. A valid Military or DoD ID card must be presented at the time of application.
Some patron types may apply online. Please contact the circulation desk if you are an MCU/CMC/PhD Fellow.
Minors applying for a Library card must apply at the Quantico Base Library. A parent or guardian (Sponsor) with valid identification must be present at time of registration. The Sponsor is responsible for all materials checked out by his/her family members/dependents.
VISITOR INFORMATION
HOURS OF OPERATION
BORROWING & CIRCULATION POLICIES
Borrowing Items - Loan Periods
Registered patrons may borrow a total of 30 items for a loan period of 30 days.
Reference, Rare Books and Library Special Collections cannot be checked out, and must be used inside the Library.
Special loan/renewal periods apply to MCU students and faculty. Please contact the Library for more information.
Renewals
Items can be renewed one time, by phone or online.
Additional renewals must be done in person at the Library, with the items to be renewed presented.
Items that have holds placed on them cannot be renewed and must be returned by the due date.
Holds
Holds can be placed online or by calling or visiting the MCU Research Library.
If an item you have checked out has a hold placed on it, the item cannot be renewed and must be returned by the due date.
Online Account Access
Overdues
Borrowing privileges will be suspended until overdue items are returned.
Returns
Items can be returned to the drop box located across from the GRC, near the parking garage.
Please return DVDs, Audiobooks, Playaways, and special items inside. Do not put them in the drop box. heat, cold, and rain can damage these items.
Please return Library materials to their respective circulation desks -- i.e., Research Library materials to the Research Library side, Base Library items to the Base Library side.
CHECKING OUT/PCS
CHILDREN
COMPUTERS
NOTE: The Library staff members are NOT authorized to assist patrons with troubleshooting their personal electronic equipment.
Computers are CAC-enabled.
If you cannot sign in with a CAC, sign up for a login at the Circulation Desk. Must present a current Military or DoD ID card.
If all computers are in use, priority is given to students of the MCU schools.
Printing limited to 25 pages per day per patron.
MCU students may print as needed, within reason (i.e., do not print out a ream's worth of paper at a time).
No memory sticks, USB drives, thumb drives or flash cards may be connected to any Library computer (per MCEN 293-08).
Children under 18 years of age must use the computers on the Quantico Base Library side. Adults with small children are asked to use Base Library side computers.
The Library complies with Marine Corps Bulletin 2010, which provides for monitoring of network traffic and outlines permissible and prohibited uses of the internet from government computers. When violations of this policy are observed by Library staff, they are reported to Command authorities.
SCANNER, COPIERS/PRINTERS, MICROFILM READER
One scanner available. Please do not "camp out" at the scanner station all day, unless your work involves scanning all day.
Copier use is limited to reproduction of Library materials and is subject to copyright laws.
Service records books, etc. cannot be copied.
A Microfilm reader-printer is available. Please inquire at Research Library Circulation or Reference desks.
DATABASES
HEADPHONES
INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILL)
INTERNET ACCESS / WI-FI
LOST & FOUND
MARINE CORPS COMMANDANT'S PROFESSIONAL READING LIST
STUDY ROOMS
SOCIAL MEDIA
Updates, closings, and other notifications will be posted on social media and on our website.
Hours of Operation | Contact Us | Social Media | |||
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Current Hours | Circulation Desk: (703) 784-4409 | ||||
Reference Desk: (703) 784-4411 | |||||
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