The Reserve Materials Room is in the left rear corner of the Durham Reading Room. Photocopies kept on reserve for courses are in the file cabinet outside the Reserve Room and are arranged alphabetically by the instructor's last name. Fines Patrons are responsible for returning books on or before the date printed on the due-date slip. Overdue notices are sent as a courtesy to remind users, but fines accrue whether or not one receives an overdue notice. When the library is closed, books may be returned to the book drop at the rear door .
Patrons are responsible for any books they borrow that are lost or stolen.
An electronic security system detects items which have not been properly checked out at the Circulation Desk. If the alarm sounds, return to the Circulation Desk. As a further security measure, all backpacks, bags, and briefcases will be checked as patrons leave the library. Books left in carrels will be reshelved.