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Circulation Policies

Also see the CSU Libraries Circulation Policy.

Identification:

A valid picture ID must be presented for borrowing. Items will be loaned only to the person to whom the ID card is issued.

Fines:

It is the borrower's responsibility to renew or return items when they are due. Fines are imposed, not to penalize the reader nor as a means to revenue, but rather to encourage the prompt return of library materials and thus ensure that all students have equal access to these materials. Fine amounts charged are posted at the circulation desk. By prompt return or renewing materials, a student may avoid payment of overdue fines. Materials with outstanding hold requests are not allowed to be renewed. As a courtesy, one overdue notice will be sent after the item is due. If the item is not returned, debt is incurred and the student will not be permitted to register for the next term, receive a transcript, or graduate until the debt is settled. Two bookdrops are located outside the library for return of materials when the library is closed.

Fines are assessed for overdues as follows:

• 3 week items .......................$0.25 per day
• 3 or 7 day reserve items........$.25 per day
• Timed Reserves………….....$0.60 per hour of infraction
• Lost Books ............................$35.00 replacement fee plus $15.00 processing fee

If the borrower finds and returns a lost item within the same fiscal year in which payment was made, a refund will be issued for the replacement cost of the item, but not for the processing fee. Overdue fines are not charged on lost and paid items. The standard replacement fee of $35 applies only to books owned by CSU Libraries (excluding media items, ILL, or GIL Express).

Reference materials, microforms, and periodicals may not be taken from the library. (Copying equipment is available). "Hold request" may be placed at the circulation desk for circulating materials that are presently out on loan. The item will be held for the requester when it is returned. Materials with a "hold request" on them may not be renewed.