Circulation

Delinquencies

Reports of delinquency are filed with the Registrar's Office for long overdue materials and unpaid fines. This results in holds on records which blocks registration and transcript requests. A delinquency also suspends all borrowing privileges (including renewals). Privileges will be restored once the delinquent account has been settled.

Recalls

All materials which circulate for more than fourteen days are subject to recall for use by another patron. When a book is recalled, the patron who has the item is notified that the material is needed by another patron and is asked to return the books by a specific date. On the first day that a recalled item is overdue, all borrowing privileges are suspended until it is returned. Fines apply to faculty.

Renewals

Library materials that have a loan period longer than seven days may be renewed. They can be renewed by bringing the materials to the Service Desk, by bringing the "courtesy" notice to the Service Desk, or by returning, within seven days, the "courtesy" notice via the mail to the Service Desk with instructions to renew.

Overdue Notices

Overdue "courtesy" notices are sent as reminders but patrons are responsible for keeping track of the due dates of materials checked out.

Discharging Receipts

Patrons may request discharging receipts when returning materials. The receipt will list the books discharged and the date discharged. Obtaining and keeping these receipts will enable patrons to more quickly resolve any problems that may occur later.