Borrowing and Renewals

General Info

Borrowing and Renewal Quick Links:

Renew library materials from your library account
Renew materials by email
Recall an item by requesting it

Request...

• Rush processing
• A missing item

Who can borrow?

Who can borrow library materials?

FREE library cards are issued to the following:

• U of U students, staff and faculty with a valid UCard
• Faculty spouses and domestic partners *
• Emeritus Faculty  (5-112: Retirement)
• UALC and GWLA members
• Visiting professors (Policy 6-317: Visiting Scholars)
• Proxy borrowers (Faculty assistants)
• Government/ Research Park employees (5 free per agency)*
• University Retirees who have gone through Full Retirement according to (Policy 5-112: Retirement)
  *University Retiree card must be present to verify

Library cards are issued to the following for a small fee:

• Off Campus borrowers - $100.00 per year
• University of Utah Alumni Associate Members with current ID card -$75.00 per year
• Library Permit cards may be purchased at the Reserve/Cashier desk on level 2 of the library
• A Library Permit allows a maximum of 40 checkouts at one time
• A Library Permit allows a maximum of 4 renewals per item
• Library Permit patrons are not eligible for holds or recalls
• Library Permit patrons may place Automated Retrieval Center requests at any service desk

*Cards issued to faculty spouses, domestic partners and Government/ Research Park employees are valid at the J. Willard Marriott Library only.

Loan Periods

Loan Periods for All Materials

Circulating library materials may be checked out at the West Exit, Level 1 or the East Exit, Level 3.  Microforms, some items from the Fine Arts Library and items from Special Collections do not circulate. If you have a question about the circulation period for a particular item check the library catalog or any service desk.

Most books, journals, documents and bound materials circulate for 60 days to University of Utah faculty, students, staff and Library Permit holders

Please be aware that when materials are recalled the loan will be shortened to 14 days. The new due date is noted on the recall notice. Items may be recalled at any time, and thus it is recommended that items should be returned prior to travel.

Fines and Fees

Overdue Fees & Fines

Books or Documents	Lost item charges 30 days past due
Knowledge Commons/Multimedia Material	Students are charged $1.00 per hour up to $50.00 per item Faculty are charged $1.00 per day up to $50.00 per item Lost charges 30 days past due
Reserve Material	1 hour overdue no fine 2nd hour overdue $1.20 Each hour thereafter $0.60 Maximum late fine $15.00 Lost charges 30 days past due Requested items may be charged additional billing fees
Recalled by another library user	Patrons are charged $1.00 per day up to $25.00. Lost charges 30 days past recall due date

Lost Item Charges

If an item is more than 30 days overdue, it is considered "lost." Replacement fees for lost items are as follows:

• Current cost to replace the item
• $25 Processing Fee

Borrower's Responsibilities

Borrower's Responsibilities:

• You are responsible for all materials checked out on your ID and any fees or damages incurred until the item is returned.
• ID cards and responsibility are not transferable, do not loan your ID or borrowed items to others. Also, do not depend on others to return items for you.
• Report a stolen or lost ID immediately to the University ID bureau 801-581-CARD. Also, report it to the Marriott Library Circulation Department 801-581-8203.
• It is the responsibility of the borrower to note the time or date that their materials are due. Overdue notices are sent as a courtesy. Failure to receive these notices does not remove the borrower's obligation to return material by the due date, nor does it constitute grounds for reducing a borrower's fines.
• Please be aware that when materials are recalled the loan will be shortened. The new due date is noted on the recall notice. Items may be recalled at any time, and thus it is recommended that items should be returned prior to travel.
• A recall minimum loan period may be shortened to 7 days if an item is being placed on Course Reserve.
• If you receive overdue notices for materials that you believe have been returned, contact the library specified on the notice or the Marriott Library Circulation Department. 801-581-8203.