Circulation Policies
Status |
Loan Period | Renewals | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduates & Guest patrons |
12 weeks | Upon request | After a two-week loan period, books can be recalled for use by others. |
| Faculty, Staff & Graduate Students | 120 days | Upon request |
Type of Material |
Loan Period | Renewals | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve Books | 3 hours | No | Holds not allowed; books can be rechecked out if no one is waiting. |
| DVDs |
24 hours | No | |
| Magazines & Journals | Library Use Only | No | |
| Microfiche | Library Use Only | No | |
| Reference & Clagett | Library Use Only | No |
Type of Material |
Loan Period | Renewals | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Books | 6 weeks |
Upon request |
See: Renewing Library Materials |
| Summit DVDs & CDs | 6 days |
Upon request |
See: Renewing Library Materials |
| ILL Books |
6 weeks (average) | Upon request | Due dates & renewals vary as set by lending institution |
| ILL DVDs & CDs | 2 weeks (average) | Upon request | Due dates & renewals vary as set by lending institution |
Main collection materials do not accrue late fines.
Fines for reserve materials are $2.00 per hour or partial hour for overdue items, maximum $20.00.
Fines for recalled books are $2.00 per day up to a maximum of $20.00.
Lost items have a minimum charge of $80.00 for the item plus a $20.00 processing fee. In the event that the lost item exceeds the $80.00 minimum, the full value of the item will be assessed and charged plus the $20.00 processing fee.
You can renew items online through your library account.
- Go to the library's catalog
- Click "Sign in" in the top right corner of the window, select "University of Idaho Students, Faculty, and Staff" (or "Registered Guest Patrons" if you're a guest patron) and use your credentials to log in to your library account
- Click on your name in the top right corner of the window and select "My Loans"
- Hit "Renew" next to the item you'd like to renew, or select "Renew All"
- If successful, a message giving the new due date should appear
You can also renew items by phone at 208-885-6521 or by visiting the Circulation Desk.