The first transaction may take place at the time of application. Privileges expire at the end of the semester of application but may be renewed upon request. Visiting Scholars may also include professors or other researchers. For this group, proof of qualification is a letter of introduction from the applicant's thesis advisor or college library. The letter must include affirmation that the institution will fulfill all of the scholar's unmet financial obligations for library services, such as replacement costs for lost materials.
All materials are due two weeks from the checkout date.
Books not returned within one week following the due date are considered overdue. As a courtesy, patrons are notified once by ordinary mail of their overdue books. The Library will issue replacement cost bills for materials not returned after the mail notification. Notices for lost or damaged materials may also be included. Materials requested for use by UALR students, faculty, and staff may be subject to recall one week after the date of circulation.