Any lost library materials are reported by Circulation to Bibliographic Services and lost item charges are refunded when the items are found. Friends of the Library memberships may also be paid at the Circulation Desk. Circulation Services staff issue reservations for study carrels, monitor carrel conditions, and request repairs when needed. Staff also maintain the New Book area and deliver some new books to faculty study carrels after they are processed in Bibliographic Services. Many library activities are located in the Circulation area.
Staff maintain the gate count to determine how many patrons enter the library during the day.
All lost and found items are collected at the Circulation desk and if unclaimed, are forwarded to the Campus Police Department. The time clock for student assistants to clock in and out for their shifts is also housed in Circulation. The Circulation staff are also responsible for many library safety functions such as monitoring the elevator emergency phones and the storm warning system. Staff make any necessary calls to the campus police. They are also responsible for monitoring security and access to the building by opening the library in the morning and making sure the security guard is present to close the library at night.