Become part of the Oldest Cultural Treasure West of the Mississippi
From fine art, river and rail history to rare books and manuscripts, the Mercantile offers something for everyone. Now in its 178th year, the library’s membership program continues the best of its illustrious past while helping insure the longevity of its service mission to the community in which it was forged. As a member of the Mercantile Library you have access to millions of books in the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ collection. Tours, special lectures and informal talks, symposia and family events, openings and receptions for special exhibitions of the collections, and other programs are all benefits of maintaining your library membership.
All members receive the Annual Report, periodic e-newsletters, and members-only invitations, as well as discounts on Library exhibition catalogues and other Library merchandise. Most importantly, your membership dollars support the research and education of an international body of students using your Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus as well as online. With your help, We hope to raise awareness of, and friends and funds for, our beloved institution.
How to Join or Renew Your Membership
Sign up online
or mail this form to:
St. Louis Mercantile Library
Membership Office
University of Missouri-St. Louis
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121
Memberships expire December 31 of each year.
For pro-rated fees, please call 314-516-7248.
Please make checks payable to The St. Louis Mercantile Library.
Each membership level receives other special benefits. Keep scrolling down to view all membership levels.
Student Membership (valid student ID required) $15
All the rewards of Individual Membership.
Friends of the Mercantile Library (Individual Membership) $45
General members and their immediate families receive:
- Full privileges to borrow books both from the Mercantile and the UMSL Thomas Jefferson Library.
- Member discounts on all Library programs, including Director’s Colloquia, lectures, book discussion series and special events.
- Invitations to Members-only opening receptions for special exhibitions.
- Member discounts on research and photo-duplication services.
- 10% discount on merchandise at the Mercantile Library Shop.
- Subscriptions to the annual New Books list and the Library's biannual newsletter.
- Free parking on campus while visiting the Library; contact the Library ahead of your visit for assistance.
Family Membership $65
All of the rewards above PLUS:
- Benefits extended to one other adult in your household, as well as children under age 18.
Art Museum Benefactor $75
Pott Library Benefactor $75
Barriger Library Benefactor $75
All of the rewards of a Family Membership PLUS:
- Membership in the American Art Collectors’ Club (Art Benefactor).
- Invitation to the Curator's Special "Insider Tour" Event.
- Invitation to Director's and/or Curator's previews of special exhibitions.
Bixby Book Club $125
All of the rewards of a Family Membership PLUS:
- Invitations to exclusive Bixby club events focusing on book collecting, book and manuscript preservation, and reading.
- Journal of the Fellowship of American Bibliophilic Societies mailed quarterly.
Yeatman Society $250
All of the rewards of a Family Membership PLUS:
- Special invitations to meet and greet receptions with the Yeatman Lecture speaker.
- Recognition on the List of Distinguished Donors, displayed in the foyer of the Mercantile Library.
Pillar of the Library $500
All of the rewards of a Family Membership PLUS:
- Recognition on the List of Distinguished Donors, displayed in the foyer of the Mercantile Library.
- Exclusive receptions with distinguished speakers throughout the year from all Mercantile Library programs.
- One Individual gift membership for one year for a friend.
Library Circle $1000
All of the rewards of a Pillars Membership PLUS:
- Recognition on the List of Distinguished Donors, displayed in the foyer of the Mercantile Library.
- Exclusive receptions with distinguished speakers throughout the year from all Mercantile Library programs.
- One personal Discovery Tour per member household. [Theme based on Mercantile collections, 2 months' notice required.]
- Two Individual gift memberships for one year for two friends.
Additional University of Missouri – St. Louis rewards include:
- Invitations to attend an annual performance at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
- Recognition in the Distinguished Contributors annual report.
- Invitations to select university events and lecture.
- Scholarship sponsors are invited to attend the scholarship reception.
- A members-only reception.
- Campus parking privileges.
Corporate Patron $1500
- Ten passes to ticketed special events.
- Four individual memberships.
- Recognition on the List of Distinguished Donors, displayed in the foyer of the Mercantile Library.
- Rental fee waived for one corporate event held at the Mercantile (does not include catering).
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Questions?
Contact 314-516-7248
