CIRLA Patron Borrowing Policies
Books

Limitations | Loan Period | |
Items from Lauinger, Blommer, and Woodstock Libraries | Max 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. * All items are subject to recall. Recalled items are due 14 days after the recall is placed, or 1 week if needed for course reserves. |
Other Materials

Limitations | Loan Period | |
Bound Journals | Not Allowed | N/A |
Media (DVDs on 2nd Floor, CDs at Circulation Desk) | Media In Library Only | |
Equipment (from Gelardin New Media Center) | Not Allowed | N/A |
Reserves | Not Allowed | N/A |
Government Documents | See Book Borrowing Privileges | 4 weeks * |
* All items are subject to recall. Recalled items are due 14 days after the recall is placed, or 1 week if needed for course reserves. |
Renew Your Items

You may renew your books up to three times if they have not been requested by another borrower.
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.
Fines will accrue on all materials renewed three days or more beyond the listed due date.