The number of items and the time limit for a patron's use of materials is determined by the relationship of the patron to the institution and the type of material borrowed. Books, primarily, will be due in 21 days. Library materials may be renewed, unless a hold has been placed on it by another patron, at one of the circulation desks or by phone on or before the due date. Overdue materials must be returned to the circulation desk for renewal. Limits on materials other than books varies by the type of material.
Limits are also different for faculty borrowers.
In order to prevent unauthorized removal and theft of library materials, each item is coded so that it will set off an alarm when not checked out properly. If the alarm sounds and the gate locks as you are attempting to exit the library, please return to the circulation desk. The outside book depository, located on the front entrance porch, may be used when the library is closed. Material used only within the library should be placed on a book truck in the area where it has been used. Bible Study Center material or Reference material which is brought to the photocopier on the second floor should be returned to the Bible Study Center so that it will be immediately available for other patrons.