Alumni & Library Associate Borrowing Policies
Policy:
Georgetown University alumni are allowed to continue their borrowing privileges if they join the Library Associates program. Library Associates are allowed a maximum of twelve books checked out at any given time from the Lauinger, Blommer Science and Woodstock Theological Libraries.
Loan Period The loan period is six weeks. All books are subject to recall after four weeks if requested by another borrower, two weeks if needed for Course Reserves.
Checking out books You must present your Special Borrower library card and a picture ID (driver's license, passport, college ID, military ID, etc.) when checking out books. Only you may use your Special Borrower library card.
Renewing books You may renew your books up to three times, if they have not been requested by another borrower or for Course Reserves. Books can be renewed online through GEORGE at the "My Account" option, by phone at (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.
Library Associate borrowing privileges do not entitle you to
- Borrow course reserves
- Borrow Gelardin New Media Center material
- Off-campus access to selected reference databases
- Use of the Georgetown University Interlibrary Loan Service
- Use of the Picchi Multimedia Room and the Audio and Video Editing Rooms
Although your Special Borrower card 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 (please see Library Hours).
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.
