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Checking out Materials, Fines and Recalls

General check-out policy
  • 10-day loan on Audio visual and Curriculum materials
  • 28-day loan on circulating collection, Government Documents and bestsellers - note: 120-day loan for faculty on circulating collection
  • Renewals are permitted provided no holds exist
  • Materials may be renewed online, by phone or in person (304) 876-5421
  • May place holds and recalls
  • 30 maximum items charged at a give time (Shepherd University students); 20-item limit (WVU Graduate students and West Virginia residents); 50-item limit (staff); 100-item limit (faculty)
Fine & Overdue Policy
Loan Period Type of Material Fine Due
28-day General book collection, Government Documents, bestsellers $.20 per day
10-day Audio visual materials, Curriculum Library, Pamphlets $.20 per day
One Day Loan Periodicals/Journals $1.00 per day
One and 2 Hour Loans Reserves $.50 per hour
1 Day, 2 Days, 4 Days, 7 Days, 14 Days Reserves $.50 per day
Recalls Overdue RECALLED items $.50 per day
Recalled items

Recalls are allowed on 28-Day loans. If someone requests a book that you have checked out, you may be asked to return the book before its normal due date. You will be sent a recall notice informing you of the new due date. Overdue recall fines are $.50 per day.

More information

For more details about borrowing library materials or circulation policies please call 304-876-5421 or contact: , Coordinator of Access- 304-876-5418.