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Borrowing & Renewing
Mortensen Library

All patrons of the University Libraries must present their University ID cards at the circulation desk to check out any material. Please refer to the chart below for loan periods, renewal limits, and fees. Most Reserve materials, journals, and laptop computers may be used only in the library; note that this information applies to only Mortensen Library. Allen Library has different lending policies.

Undergraduate or Consortium Students
Material Loan Period Renewal Limit Limit* Fees
Books/CDs
4 weeks
4 weeks, 3x 50 $.10/day
Videos/DVDs
4 hours in library
No renewal - $1/day
Art Plates
4 weeks
4 weeks, 3x - $.10/day
Laptop Computers
4 hours in library
2 hours - $5/hr
Laptop Accessories
4 hours in library
2 hours - $1/hr ea
* This applies to total number of items charged.

Graduate Students
Material Loan Period Renewal Limit Limit* Fees
Books/CDs 1 semester 1 semester 75 $.10/day
Videos/DVDs 4 hours in library No renewal - $1/day
Art Plates 1 semester 1 semester - $.10/day
Laptop Computers 4 hours in library 2 hours - $5/hr
Laptop Accessories 4 hours in library 2 hours - $1/hr ea
* This applies to total number of items charged.

Faculty and Staff - Full-time, Part-time, Emeriti
Material Loan Period Renewal Limit Limit* Fees
Books/CDs 1 semester 1 semester 150 None
Videos/DVDs 7 days 7 days - None
Art Plates 1 semester 1 semester - None
Laptop Computers 4 hours in library 2 hours - $5/hr
Laptop Accessories 4 hours in library 2 hours - $1/hr ea
* This applies to total number of items charged.

Alumni or Guest Borrowers**
Material Loan Period Renewal Limit Limit* Fees
Books/CDs
4 weeks
4 weeks
50 $.10/day
Videos/DVDs
4 hours in library
No renewal
- $1/hr ea
Art Plates
4 weeks
4 weeks
- $.10/day
Laptop Computers
N/A
None
- -
Laptop Accessories
N/A
None
- -

* This applies to total number of items charged.
** Guest borrowers will pay a yearly $50 fee to use the University Libraries circulating collection.

Late Fees
Any material checked out by faculty, staff or students, that is 45 days overdue will have the replacement cost and a $15.00 nonrefundable processing fee, along with additional fees as outlined above, billed through the Bursar's Office.

Renew Online
Before the due date, you may be able to renew items borrowed from Mortensen Library online. Some restrictions apply. If you are unable to renew, please call Mortensen Library 860.768.4264 or Allen Library 860.768.4491 for assistance.

Borrowing from Other Libraries
Interlibrary Services
CCALD/CLC Reciprocal Borrowing Program -
Faculty and Doctoral Students only
Consortium Students

For additional information, contact the
Mortensen Circulation Department at 860.768.4264.