Print Reserves Policies

Print reserves refers to our collection of books and videos which can be borrowed for a two hour period and used within the library.  The collection is housed at the Circulation Desk.

Reserves Loan Periods

• Course reserve materials are for in-library use only.
• Most reserve items have a 2 hour loan period - a few have a longer loan period.
• There are no renewals of reserve items.
• Reserve items may be checked out for another loan period if there is no demand for the item.

Reserves Fines and Fees

All faculty, staff and students are assessed overdue fines, to strongly encourage the timely return of items so that other patrons may access them. Fines for overdue reserve items are the following:

• $.08 cents per minute
• $5 per hour
• the maximum overdue charge is $25 per day

Replacement cost is determined by the actual cost to the library to replace the book and $15 for folders. The processing fee is $15 for each item.

Review your account to verify due dates, due times and any accrued fines.

Reserves Recalls

Any book in circulation may be recalled at anytime from any user, if that book is needed to be placed on reserve.  Users receive a recall notice which shortens their loan period to 10 days from the date of the notice. The standard $.25 a day overdue fine begins accumulating (no grace period) if the book is not returned by the shortened due date.