Borrowing Policies
Loyola students, faculty, and staff may check out up to 500 items at a time. Alumni, visiting scholars, Friends of the Libraries members, and courtesy patrons may check out up to 100 items at a time. Loan periods for items from the University Libraries general collection are as follows:
| Material | Undergraduate | Graduate | Faculty & Administration | Staff | Alumni, Visiting Scholars, Friends of the Library, and Courtesy Patrons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 6 weeks | end of the semester | 1 year | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Films | 5 days | 5 days | 5 days | 5 days | in-library use only |
| Periodicals, reference books, and archival materials |
in library use only | ||||
Renewals
You can renew most library items:
- Online through My Library Account.
- In-person at any library circulation desk.
Audiovisual Materials
Most AV items (videos and DVDs) have a loan period of 5 days. Please see Audiovisual Services for more information.
Course Reserves
Course Reserves are educational materials that we have set aside and made available for specific classes. These have shorter borrowing periods and different renewal policies. Please see Course Reserves for more information.
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