Borrowing & Renewing Policies

For how long can I borrow a library item?

• Borrowing Chart – Mortensen Library
• Borrowing Chart – Allen Library
• These show loan periods, renewal limits, number of items allowed, and overdue fees.

General

• All patrons must present a valid University ID card to borrow from University Libraries.
• Circulating items are due on the date indicated in My Account, regardless of whether the item bears a date-due stamp or has been stamped with an incorrect date. Patrons are responsible for any items charged to their accounts.
• If an item is not on the shelf, ask to fill out a Missing Item Card at the Circulation Desk to initiate a search; you will be notified when the item is available.

Renew

• Before the due date, you may be able to renew items online through My Account. For renewal limits, see the Borrowing Charts for Mortensen and Allen Libraries. Some restrictions apply.
• Library materials can also be renewed in person, or by calling the library circulation desk (Mortensen – 860.768.4264 or Allen – 860.768.4491).

Fees – Overdue

• Official due dates for items checked out can be found online through My Account.
• Overdue items are as follows:
  
  • $.10/day for books and scores.
  • $.25/day for Allen Library CDs and LPs.
  • $1 to $5/hour for limited circulation materials (e.g., reserves, laptops).
  • The maximum overdue fine for regular circulating items is $10 per item ($15 for  CDs, LPs, and hourly loans). Items overdue by 45 or more days accrue additional fees (see below).
• See the Borrowing Charts for Mortensen and Allen Libraries for full details about fees.
• Unresolved or excessive overdue fees will be sent to the bursar for collection at the discretion of the library.

Fees – Long Overdue (45 days) and Lost Items

• Lost items or items that are 45 days overdue will be billed additional fees for (1) the cost of replacing the item and (2) a non-refundable $15 processing fee (covers efforts to retrieve, search for, and replace item).
• Fees will be sent to the bursar for collection at the discretion of the library.
• If an item is returned, the replacement cost will be removed or refunded (up to one year after the billing date), but the $15 processing fee and the daily/hourly overdue fee will still be assessed.

Loss of Privileges

• Failure to return books may result in blocking or loss of privileges.
• Failure to follow University Libraries Policies may result in loss of privileges.
• Patrons with $20 or more in unresolved fees will be blocked from checking out and removing materials from the library. (Patrons may still use materials within the library.)

Non-Circulating Items

Materials to be used only within the library (see Borrowing Charts for Mortensen and Allen Libraries) for loan periods and overdue fees):

Allen Library M2/M3 Collection (Collected & Complete Works) Archives Closed Stacks Materials Journals & Periodicals Laptops

Microfilm Newspapers Rare books Reserve Materials Reference Materials

Borrowing from Other Libraries

• Interlibrary Services - Borrow materials from libraries across the country.
• CCALD/CLC Reciprocal Borrowing Program - Borrow materials from other academic libraries in Connecticut.
  • University of Hartford students, faculty or staff may request a CCALD borrower's card at the Mortensen Library circulation desk that allows them to check out materials at the other participating institutions.
  • Visitors from other participating institutions should obtain their CCALD cards from their own libraries before visiting the University of Hartford Libraries.
• Consortium Students – Borrowing privileges for University of Hartford students enrolled in courses at other Hartford-area colleges/universities (and vice versa).