Loan periods Loan periods vary according to patron type and material borrowed. Missing materials Patrons who wish to report missing materials need to fill out a missing library materials form and return it to the circulation desk. A search for the item will be initiated and replaced if not found in eight weeks. New Book Display Newly cataloged books are put on a display in front of the circulation desk for a period of one to three weeks. Overdues Material is considered overdue the day after its assigned due date.
Fines start accruing from that date.
An item must be returned or renewed in order for overdue fines to stop accruing. If an item is on hold or needed for course reserves, it cannot be renewed and must be returned. The first overdue notice is sent out via e-mail or mail the day after the item is due. A second notice is sent seven days later. After thirty days the item is considered lost.