Paying for Prints and Copies in the Libraries

Find out how to pay for prints and copies in all UCSD libraries.

Note: Campus ID cards have replaced copy cards in all UCSD libraries. Follow instructions below to set yours up.

How to use your campus ID card/ IAccess

The new IAccess system allows you to pay for copies and prints in the libraries using your campus ID card to charge either a personal account or index number. See this list of frequently asked questions (PDF) for more information about how it works, or manage your account at iaccess.ucsd.edu.

Campus ID cards and IAccess guest cards initially have a default personal identification number, or PIN, of 1111. For increased security, change your PIN at iaccess.ucsd.edu.

Faculty and staff can charge:

• Their personal account:
  • Prepay at any IAccess loader machine (find locations below)
• Authorized index numbers:
  • Index numbers already associated with campus ID cards and department copy cards will be recognized immediately on the library system, with no action required
  • To associate an index number with your ID, your departmental financial manager must submit this authorization form (PDF). The manager can opt to add a dollar limit on recharge activity, in increments of 10 cents. The amount deducted for each side copied will depend on the machine (see chart below).

Students can charge:

• Their personal account:
  • Prepay at any IAccess loader machine (find locations below)
• Their student account
• Authorized index numbers:
  • Index numbers already associated with campus ID cards and department copy cards will be recognized immediately on the library system, with no action required
  • To associate an index number with your ID, your departmental financial manager must submit this authorization form (PDF). The manager can opt to add a dollar limit on recharge activity, in increments of 10 cents. The amount deducted for each side copied will depend on the machine (see chart below).

Medical Center Libraries staff and affiliates can charge:

• An affiliate card specifically for Hillcrest Medical Center
  • See the patron services desk at the Medical Center Library or Biomedical Library; bring your valid Medical Center ID.
• Their personal account:
  • Prepay at any IAccess loader machine (find locations below).

Guests and nonaffiliates can charge:

• A guest card purchased at any IAccess loader (find locations below)
  • Insert a dollar bill to purchase. Your account will have a 40-cent balance.
  • Add value by inserting $1, $5, $10 or $20 bills. Machines do not give change.
  • Note the account number on the card and save the receipt in case your card is lost or stolen.

Locations of self-serve IAccess loaders

• Note: See maps of library locations.

Geisel Library

• Imprints Copy Center, main floor, east of circulation desk
• Reference section, main floor, Information Desk
• Periodicals section, first floor
• Science & Engineering Library: main floor, lobby (first floor, east wing of Geisel Library)
• Biomedical Library: main floor, second floor copy room

International Relations & Pacific Studies Library

• Main floor

Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library

• Second floor copy room

CLICS Library

• Copy room

Medical Center Library in Hillcrest

• Mezzanine

Rates for copies and prints in libraries

To get the lower rates, UCSD affiliates must use their campus ID, green departmental copy card, or Medical Center library copy card.

Facilities & Services

Copy Services at the Libraries

• Paying for Prints & Copies
• Library Laser Printers
• Micro Reader-Printers