Borrowing Items from the Libraries 1. You'll need your UTK ID card, valid for the current semester, to check out an item. Details of the Libraries' borrowing policies are available on a Library Guide and also from the Circulation Department . Seriously, we'd prefer if you returned your books on time. If not, you'll be charged a fine .
Fines vary, depending on the type of material and how long it's been overdue.
You may renew books both in person and by telephone. The number for telephone renewal is 974-6880. If you don't, here's what will happen. If you don't need the item immediately, Interlibrary Services should be able to borrow it for you from another library. If you are a UTK graduate student, faculty, or staff, Library Express may be able to help.