Loan Periods and Fines
Please take note of the loan periods and fines for the different types of library materials available for our students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community borrowers.
Loan Rules
Undergraduate Students
| Materials | Loan Period | Fines |
|---|
| Most Books | 28 days | Not applicable |
| Leased Books | 28 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Microfiche | 28 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Franciscan Center items | 28 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Most A/V items | 7 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Laptops | 3 days | $10 per day |
| iPads & WolfCams | 3 days | $10 per day |
| Calculators | 7 days | $1 per day |
| Hourly & overnight reserve items | Varies | $1 per hour |
| 3-day & 7-day reserve items | Varies | $1 per day |
Graduate Students
| Materials | Loan Period | Fines |
|---|
| Most Books | 28 days | Not applicable |
| Leased Books | 28 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Microfiche | 28 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Franciscan Center items | 28 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Most A/V items | 7 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Laptops | 3 days | $10 per day |
| iPads & WolfCams | 3 days | $10 per day |
| Calculators | 7 days | $1 per day |
| Hourly & overnight reserve items | Varies | $1 per hour |
| 3-day & 7-day reserve items | Varies | $1 per day |
Doctoral Students
| Materials | Loan Period | Fines |
|---|
| Most Books | 90 days | Not applicable |
| Leased Books | 28 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Microfiche | 90 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Franciscan Center items | 28 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Most A/V items | 14 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Laptops | 3 days | $10 per day |
| iPads & WolfCams | 3 days | $10 per day |
| Calculators | 7 days | $1 per day |
| Hourly & overnight reserve items | Varies | $1 per hour |
| 3-day & 7-day reserve items | Varies | $1 per day |
Faculty/Staff
| Materials | Loan Period | Fines |
|---|
| Most Books | Entire semester | Not applicable |
| Leased Books | 28 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Microfiche | Entire semester | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Franciscan Center items | Entire semester | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Most A/V items | 14 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Laptops | Not available | |
| iPads & WolfCams | 3 days | $10 per day |
| Calculators | Not available | |
| Hourly & overnight reserve items | Varies | $1 per hour |
| 3-day & 7-day reserve items | Varies | $1 per day |
Alumni/Community Borrowers
| Materials | Loan Period | Fines |
|---|
| Most Books | 28 days | Not applicable |
| Leased Books | 28 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Microfiche | 28 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Franciscan Center items | Not available | |
| Most A/V items | 7 days | $1 per day (assessed on the tenth day overdue) |
| Laptops | Not available | |
| iPads & WolfCams | Not available | |
| Calculators | Not available | |
| Hourly & overnight reserve items | Not available | |
| 3-day & 7-day reserve items | Not available | |
Overdue Items
- Overdue notices are emailed to a patron's university email account as a courtesy. Patrons are not exempt from fines should a notice not be received.
Replacement Fees
- Items that are overdue for ten days incur a replacement fee and overdue fines stop accumulating.
- The replacement fee is waived if the overdue item is returned in good condition within 60 days of being overdue.
- Library items have a minimum replacement fee of $50. Charges for electronic equipment and audiovisual items may vary.
- Electronic equipment replacement fees can be found on the Laptops & Technology page.
- Patrons may be charged for the replacement of items that are returned damaged.
Outstanding Library Bills
- An outstanding bill of $10 or more prevents a patron from borrowing or renewing items.
- All library bills that have been outstanding for more than 60 days will be transferred to the university business office. The balance may prevent a student from registering for classes, receiving transcripts, or getting a diploma until the account is settled.
- The library reserves the right to transfer outstanding balances to the university business office at any time.
Recalls
- The library reserves the right to recall items from any patron if the item is needed for course reserves or requested by another patron.