USC students, faculty, and staff may check out books with their University ID cards. Faculty members of other South Carolina colleges or universities may check out 5 books with a valid and current ID from their institution. Members of the USC Alumni Association and Thomas Cooper Society may check out books with a valid card from these organizations. Faculty may check out books for one semester. Renewals are possible as long as there are no holds or recalls, and must be made at the Circulation Desk or via e-mail .
All materials are subject to recall.
Periodicals and Reference books do not circulate. Students may not renew books over the phone. The book will be searched for over a period of 6 months. If it is found, the circulation department will hold the book for you and will send you a notification letter. Patrons may recall a book if it is checked out.