Policies & Patrons

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  • CDC Library users consist of patrons, friends of CDC, and the general public.
  • Learn more about how CDC defines these groups and the rights they have to CDC resources.
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Policies and patrons

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1. CDC Patrons: Employees, researchers, officers, contractors, and fellows—have top priority for library services. CDC user ID and password required.

2. Friends of CDC: CDC Foundation and DHHS staff—have second priority for library services. These patrons have rights to circulation, interlibrary loan/document delivery, and reference services.

3. General Public: Patrons who visit a physical library location. Examples: CDC partners, health departments, international visitors, etc.