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.
Bring your own device to use GC guest wifi to access library resources, or obtain a guest login on each visit to use library computers.
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 & Other CUNY Books | n/a |
| Database Access | On-site only |
| Interlibrary Loan | No |
| Printing | $0.15/page |
| Special NYPL Borrowing Privileges | No |