The Graduate Center Library is an OCLC SHARES member. SHARES library affiliates with valid IDs may visit the Graduate Center Library and use print and electronic materials on-site.
Holders of current faculty, student, and staff photo IDs from the Graduate Center may, in turn, visit university and museum libraries around the world that are SHARES members.
| On-site Access | With valid ID from SHARES Institution |
| Borrowing Privileges | No |
| CLICS (Request Books from Other CUNY Libraries) | No |
| Loan Period | n/a |
| Renewal Limit for GC Books | n/a |
| Renewal Limit for Other CUNY Books | n/a |
| Database Access | On-site only |
| Interlibrary Loan | No |
| Printing | $0.15/page |
| Special NYPL Borrowing Privileges | No |