WRLC Student Borrowing Policies

WRLC students may borrow as many books as they need from the Lauinger, Blommer Science and Woodstock Theological libraries.

Loan Period

Graduate Students ~ 6 weeks

Undergraduate Students ~ 4 weeks

All books are subject to recall after four weeks if requested by another borrower; two weeks if needed for Course Reserves.

Renewing books

You may renew your books up to three times, if they have not been requested by another borrower.

Through your myAladin account, select the "view" box for Georgetown, enter your library barcode and name, then select the "Items currently checked out" and select items to be renewed.

Books can be renewed online through GEORGE at the "My Account" option, by phone (202) 687-7607, in person at the Circulation Desk or by responding to the electronic overdue notice.

Fines will accrue on all materials renewed three days or more beyond the listed due date.

Your library privileges do not entitle you to

Borrow course reserves
Borrow Gelardin New Media Center material
Off-campus access to selected reference databases
Use the GU Interlibrary Loan service
Use the Picchi Multimedia Room and the Audio and Video Editing Rooms

Although your library privileges does not entitle you to check out material from the Gelardin New Media Center, with a photo ID you are welcome to view or listen to media while the center is open.

Overdue Fines

Overdue notices are sent to your email address as a courtesy. Failure to receive notices of overdue items is not grounds for dismissing fines.

Fines are levied against all overdue items.

A block will be placed on your circulation record if you owe $25.00 or more in fines.

Lost or Damaged Materials

1) $57 replacement cost, $30 processing fee and any fine charges up to a maximum of $10,

or

2) A copy of the material may be brought to the Circulation Desk by the patron for replacement consideration by the Library. If accepted, there will be a $15 processing fee and any fines accrued up to a maximum of $10.