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CIRLA Patron Borrowing Policies

Books

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 LimitationsLoan Period
Items from Lauinger, Blommer, and Woodstock LibrariesMax 6 books on account at one time *4 weeks 

* Library patrons in the Chesapeake Information and Research Library Alliance (CIRLA) must bring a photo ID and a signed direct borrower form from their home institution to the Circulation Desk when registering or renewing privileges. Only CIRLA faculty and graduate students are eligible. Your Special Borrower library card and photo ID are required to circulate items.

Other Materials

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 LimitationsLoan Period
Bound JournalsNot AllowedN/A
Media (DVDs on 2nd Floor, CDs at Circulation Desk)Media In Library Only 
Equipment (from Gelardin New Media Center)Not AllowedN/A
ReservesNot AllowedN/A
Government DocumentsSee Book Borrowing Privileges4 weeks 

Renew Your Items

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You may renew your books up to three times.

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