UO Libraries Proxy Program

The University of Oregon Libraries allows UO Faculty, as well as any UO Libraries patrons requiring accessibility assistance to designate one proxy. A proxy is a person who can check out Library materials on your behalf. Previously, proxies could only pickup materials on behalf of their sponsor, we have expanded the functions of a proxy as of September 2025.

How to sign up:

  1. Complete this Qualtrics form
  2. Receive a confirmation e-mail from Library Staff within 1-3 business days.
  3. Your proxy comes to the UO Library in person with photo ID and receives a proxy card and their own personal log in credentials.

Guidelines and important details:

  • You as the sponsor are authorizing that proxy to check out material using your library account. You are responsible for replacement costs, service charges, and overdue fines that accrue for material checked out on your account by your proxy.
  • Your proxy will receive pickup notices for items they requested on your behalf, but, will not receive reminders to pickup materials you requested yourself.
  • You are responsible for monitoring due dates for materials in your Library account and ensuring materials are returned.
  • The individual's proxy status will expire after one year, or your designated expiry date, whichever comes first. You may contact the Library to renew this access.
  • Do not share your account password with anyone. Proxies should never have access to your DuckID password, nor does their proxy status grant remote access to UO Libraries' electronic resources.
  • If you want to cease access for the proxy before the desired expiration date, please contact Access and Delivery Services as soon as possible to have them removed from your account at libhelp@uoregon.libanswers.com or 541-346-3065.

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