University Libraries

Summary

This policy describes a patron’s borrowing privileges, loan periods, and fine rates for course reserves.

Definitions

1. Library Patron: An individual who is eligible to use the UNT Libraries.
2. Reserves: Any material placed on reserve as required or recommended reading for a course. These materials have a shorter loan period than regular circulating materials.
3. Loan Period: The time period that an item can be checked out to a library patron.
4. Library Use Only: An item status indicating that it must be used in a library building.

General Borrowing Guidelines

• All reserves are available first come, first served and may not be placed on hold.
• Items must be returned to the service desk where they were originally checked out.
• Reserves must not be returned to a book drop.
• Some reserve items are designated as library use only.
• The loan period for course reserves are determined by the course instructor.

Reserves with Loan Periods under 24 Hours

For items that circulate for periods of less than 24 hours, the following rules apply:

UNT Students and Community Members

UNT Faculty and Staff Including Retirees

Reserves with Loan Periods more than 24 Hours

For items that circulate for periods of more than 24 hours, the following rules apply:

UNT Students and Community Members

UNT Faculty and Staff Including Retirees

Dates

• Created: 03/25/24
• Reviewed: 07/08/24

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