POLICIES

This page provides information on Geology-Mathematics-Physics Library policies. The Services page of the University Libraries web site provides additional information.

Identification

A current UC photo I.D. is required to check out library materials. Non-university patrons may apply for borrowing cards at the Circulation Desk. Borrowing cards cannot be used for Interlibrary Loan or OhioLINK borrowing.

Loan Periods

Books

Undergraduate, SWON (formerly GCLC) & other Cardholders:
(unless otherwise specified) 3 Week Loan, 3 renewals
Graduate Student: Academic Quarter Loan, 3 renewals
Faculty and Staff: Academic Quarter Loan,3 renewals
OhioLINK Videotapes: 1 Week Loan, no renewals, no grace period, Overdue fine: $.50 per day
OhioLINK Books: 3 Week Loan, 1 renewal, 7 day grace period, Overdue fine: $.50 per day
Journals: Circulate for 2 hours

Maps:Quarter Loan for Faculty and Graduate Students

Recalls

Materials may be recalled for another borrower any time after 3 weeks. Books may be recalled for Reserve at any time. A $1 fine per day is charged for recalled materials not returned within the specified number of days. Borrowing privileges will be blocked if recalled materials are not returned. Daily fines remain on the borrower's record. Requesting an OhioLINK copy is often quicker then recalling a checked out item.

Renewals

Materials may be renewed online using the UCLID option: View Your Circulation Record, by phone at 556-1324, or in person at any Circulation Desk. Some restrictions may apply. Check with a library staff member for details.

Returns

Non-reserve materials (with the exception of slides) may be returned to the book drops at the following locations. (Receipts for returned materials are available upon request at the Circulation Desk.
--Book drop in lower level of Geology-Physics.
--Book drop outside the Langsam Library Garage.
--Any University Libraries Circulation Desk.

Returning Reserves

Reserve items must be returned to the Circulation Desk from which they were borrowed. A fine of $1 per hour will be charged for late return of 2-hour reserve items; $8 per day for late return of 1 day and 3 day reserve materials

Overdue Materials

Materials are due on the date shown in UCLID and stamped on the date-due slip. For each item not returned, a charge is issued for $100, the average cost of replacement. Cumulated charges may result in a block on borrowing privileges. Grades and transcripts may be withheld. In most cases, charges are removed when the item is returned. The fine for overdue OhioLINK items is 50 cents per day. Overdue fines for OhioLINK items and reserve materials remain on the borrower's record.

Notices

E-mail notices are sent for overdue's, recalls, and items that are ready for pick up. Borrowers should have e-mail addresses included in their library record. If this is not the case, an e-mail address can be inserted at the Circulation Desk. Borrowers should also View their own record in UCLID to check due dates, requests and charges.

Lost Books

Lost books should be reported immediately to the Circulation Desk. Overdue materials which the patron thinks have been returned should also be reported immediately