Periodicals, reference books, some U.S. Government publications, and rare or fragile special collection materials do not circulate. Reserve materials cannot be renewed. Persons owing library fines cannot renew materials until the fines are paid.
All items are subject to re call if needed for the reserve collection.
When necessary, the library may recall material at any time after the guaranteed loan period regardless of whether the item is overdue, has been renewed, or has been checked out to a faculty or staff member. Library materials kept in faculty rooms must be checked out. As a Federal Depository Library, the IUSB Library receives many publications issued by agencies of the U.S. government. These publications, which may include books, maps, posters, pamphlets, and periodicals, contain information on a variety of subjects. The main collection of government publications is located on the ground floor of the library, and is arranged by the Superintendent of Documents classification system.