Visitor Policies

Townsend Memorial Library Visitors

We recommend that community members use Belton’s Lena Armstrong Public Library for all of their normal library needs. They have a number of helpful resources including 13 computer terminals, free public wi-fi, and printing services. For more information, visit: https://www.beltontexas.gov/departments/library/library_services.php

Conducting Research

• Visitors are welcome to use Townsend Memorial Library for research purposes Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Library classroom, meeting, and study rooms are reserved for the exclusive use of current UMHB faculty, staff, and students.
• Library use after 5:00 pm is restricted to current UMHB students, faculty, and staff.

Visitor Sign-In

Visitors to Townsend Memorial Library must show identification and sign in at the Main Desk before use of the library.

Internet Access

If visitors bring their own laptops or mobile devices, they may access UMHB’s guest Wi-Fi network. Access to library databases are only available through the guest network.

UMHB Alumni

UMHB alumni are welcome to use the library for research purposes. Permitted hours of entry are the same as for other visitors.

Visitor Borrowing Privileges

Visitors to Townsend Memorial Library may borrow books with a valid TexShare card. See Interlibrary Loan & TexShare - Townsend Memorial Library (umhb.edu)

Scanning/Photocopying/Printing Services

The library does not provide photocopying, scanning, or printing capabilities to library visitors.

Business Use

Use of the library space for personal profit, sales, soliciting, or distribution of materials is not permitted without prior written approval from University Administration.

Failure to comply with library policies or verbal instructions from library staff may result in loss of library privileges.