UW-La Crosse Student Library Privileges
Circulation Policies/
Loan Periods/
Renewals/
Holds/Recalls/
Overdue Charges/
Lost Book Charges/
Reserves/
Theft and/or Mutilation/
Library Hours
Circulation Policies
The circulating collection consists of books,
government documents, maps, and microforms. Reference
books, periodicals, and material housed in the Area
Research Center do not circulate.
A barcoded UW-La Crosse ID card must be
presented when checking out library materials.
IDs are not transferable.
Borrowers are
responsible for all materials checked out and are expected
to return or renew borrowed items by the due date. A
borrower's responsibility does not end until materials
have been returned to and discharged by the library.
As a courtesy only, overdue notices are sent out on the first day
after the items are due, plus 3 subsequent notices. Note
that failure to receive a courtesy or overdue notice does
not relieve the borrower of responsibility to return or
renew the borrowed materials by the due date. Borrowers
are expected to respond to all library notices and are
responsible for updating their addresses in TALON.
All questions
concerning library fines at the Murphy Library should be
directed to
cirser@uwlax.edu or by calling Circulation Services at
(608-785-8507).
Loan Periods
Books:
| 30 days |
2 renewals |
UW-L Undergraduates |
| 60 days |
2 renewals |
UW-L Graduate Students |
Multimedia:
| 3 days |
1 renewal |
UW-L Students |
Microfiche Readers:
| 7 days |
no renewals |
UW-L Students |
Reserve Materials:
| 2-3 hours,
1-day, 3-day, or 7-day |
no renewals |
UW-L Students |
Renewals
Books may be renewed twice unless they have been
requested by another patron. Overdue books may not be
renewed until fines are paid.
HOLDS/RECALLS
Patrons may place holds on books that are in use.
When the book is returned the requesting patron will be
notified and will have ten days to pick up the book at
the circulation desk. Under certain circumstances,
books that are checked out may be recalled. Check
with the circulation supervisor for this option.
Overdue Charges
| Books, Microforms, Documents |
$0.25 per day, $10.00 maximum |
| Multimedia |
$1.00 per day, $10.00 maximum |
| Reserve Material |
2 or 3 Hour Loan, $0.60 per hour or
fraction thereof, $12.00 maximum |
|
1 Day Loan, $2.00 per day, $12.00
maximum |
|
3 or 7 Day Loan, $1.00 per day,
$12.00 maximum |
| Microfiche Readers |
$5.00 per day, $25.00 maximum |
**Fines accrue
while library is closed**
Please note:
Borrowing privileges will be blocked for ALL patrons
when $5.00 in fines or fees have accumulated.
Lost Book Charges
Materials from the general collection are presumed
lost when they are 30 days overdue and the cost of
replacement is charged to the borrower. Unpaid library
charges can hold up registration, graduation, and the
sending of transcripts. If you receive an overdue or
fine notice, it is in your best interest to resolve it
promptly. To avoid overdue charges, lost books must be
reported before they become overdue.
The minimum charge for a lost book is $60.00 plus a
$15.00 processing fee. Charges are modified upon return
of an item. Items returned within four months of the
date presumed lost receive the maximum fine and $7.50 in
processing fees. Replacement copies of lost books may be
supplied by the patron to avoid the $60.00 charge. NOTE:
the replacement copy must be identical to the lost item.
Upon provision of the replacement copy a $7.50
processing fee is charged in addition to the overdue
charges.
Materials from the reserve collection are presumed
lost at 14 days overdue. The cost of replacement for
reserve photocopies is $7.00 plus a $15.00 processing
fee plus the overdue charges.
Reserves
UW-L students, faculty, and staff may check out
reserve materials for a 2-hour, 3-hour, 1-day, 3-day or 7-day
period, as specified by course instructors. 2 and 3-hour
reserve materials are for library use only. The 1, 3,
and 7-day reserve materials are due back by close on the
due date. The number of reserve items that may be
checked out at the same time is limited to three.
Theft and/or Mutilation of
Library Materials
Murphy Library has a security system that is set off
when someone exits without checking out library
materials. When the security system is set off,
individuals are stopped and asked to open any bags for
inspection. Please note: Public Library materials,
rented videos and some materials from textbook rental
will set off the security system. Persons who fail to
check out or mutilate library materials are reported to
the Student Life Office for disciplinary action. The
minimum charge for mutilated items is $50.00.
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