Faculty are urged to designate proxies cautiously, as the faculty member not the proxy is responsible for any fines or other charges accrued on the proxy card. For the research-oriented main collection in Suzzallo and Allen Libraries, regular and retired faculty are given an indefinite loan the book has no due date but is subject to recall at the request of another user. Any borrower may place a hold for a non-reserve item that is on loan. The item will then be recalled from the current borrower. Borrowers may initiate a search for missing materials at the appropriate circulation desk.
Some libraries have remote storage facilities for less-used material.
Requests for such items should be made at the appropriate circulation desk, or through the Libraries Information Gateway. Most library materials can be returned to any UW library or bookdrop. A map of libraries and bookdrops can be found on the Libraries Information Gateway. Prompt return of water damaged items to the service desk can significantly improve the likelihood of serviceable repair. Faculty are subject to overdue fines, processing fees and damage and replacement charges at the same rate as all other borrowers.