University Libraries

Summary

This policy describes a patron’s responsibility for borrowed library materials and returning them to the library.

Definitions

1. Book Drop: A receptacle where patrons can return library materials.
2. Equipment: See definitions section of the Borrowing Laptops & Equipment Policy
3. Regular Circulating Items: Library materials that are circulated according to the Borrowing Books and Music Materials Policy.
4. 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.

General Information

Most regular circulating items may be returned to any services desk or book drop with exceptions. Refer to the tables in Specific Locations.

Fines and fees are charged for late or damaged returns.

Exceptions & other circulating items: Some materials and circumstances require that items be returned to specific locations and some items may not be deposited in book drops. These are:

Course Reserves	Returned to the library/services desk they were checked out from.
Fragile Items	Returned to an open services desk. Do not deposit fragile items in a book drop if there is a reasonable chance of damage as a result.
Laptops & Equipment	Laptops and other equipment must be returned to the desk where they were originally checked out. All laptops must be returned to the appropriate desk 30 minutes before the Libraries close.
Music Library A/V Items	All Music A/V media (CDs, vinyl records, DVDs) should be returned to the Music Library Services Desk during operating hours or The Spark Desk after hours.
Soundbox Equipment	Returned to the Soundbox or Music Library Services Desk during operating hours.
Media Library Items	Returned to the Media Library Services Desk during operating hours or Media drop boxes after hours. Equipment and boardgames must be returned to the Media Services desk during operating hours.
Spark Items	Returned to The Spark Services Desk where they were originally checked out.
Maps/Posters	Sycamore maps and posters should be returned to the Sycamore Library Services Desk during operating hours.

Specific Locations

Below are the locations of various library services desks, associated book drops, items that can be returned to these locations, and return related limitations.

Willis Library

Places to return items at Willis Library:

1st Floor Library Services Desk

Accepts	Regular circulating materials from any UNT Libraries location Interlibrary loan items Willis Course Reserves
Not accepted	Music Library Audio Recordings Media Library Items Laptops and Spark equipment

Highland St. Book Drop

Accepts	Regular circulating materials from any UNT Libraries locations Interlibrary loan items
Not accepted	Course Reserves Music Library Audio Recordings Media Library Items Laptops and Spark equipment

Media Drop Boxes: Highland St. and Media Services Desk

Accepts	DVDs videogames TTRPG books
Not accepted	Non-media items Course reserves Media equipment and boardgames

The Spark at Willis

Accepts	Laptops, chargers, & equipment (if checked out from The Spark at Willis)   Willis course reserves* (when Library Services Desk is closed) Music Library items* (when Music services desk is closed)
Not accepted	*Equipment checked out from other desks/locations.

2nd Floor Media Library Services Desk

Accepts

All media items.

4th Floor Music Library Services Desk

Accepts

All music items The Soundbox audio equipment Regular circulating materials from any UNT Libraries locations Return non-equipment to The Spark Desk after hours.

Discovery Park

Places to return items at Discovery Park:

Discovery Park Library Room B112

Accepts	Regular circulating materials from any UNT Libraries locations Interlibrary loan items Discovery Park Library Reserves.
Not accepted	Music Library Audio Recordings Media Library Items Spark laptops and equipment.

Discovery Park Library Book Drop, Room B112 Entrance

Accepts	Regular circulating materials from any UNT Libraries location Interlibrary loan items   When the services desk is closed: DPL loaned course reserves, calculators, & phone chargers
Not accepted	Music Library Audio Recordings Media Library Items Laptops Spark laptops and equipment

The Spark at Discovery Park

Accepts

Returns of Spark items and equipment which were checked out from The Spark at Discovery Park.

Sycamore Library

Places to return items at Sycamore Library:

1st Floor Library Services Desk

Accepts	Regular circulating materials from any UNT Libraries locations Interlibrary loan Sycamore Library Reserves and laptops Sycamore Library maps and posters.
Not accepted	Music Library Audio Recordings Media Library Items Spark equipment

Sycamore Library Outside Book Drop

Accepts	Regular circulating materials from any UNT Libraries location Interlibrary loan items
Not accepted	Course Reserves Music Library Audio Recordings Media Library Items Laptops Spark equipment

Frisco Landing

Places to return items at Frisco Landing:

The Spark at Frisco

Accepts

Returns of laptops, chargers, and equipment which were checked out from The Spark at Frisco.

2nd Floor Library Services Desk

Accepts	Regular circulating materials from any UNT Libraries locations Interlibrary loan Frisco Landing Library reserves and equipment
Not accepted	Music Library Audio Recordings Media Library Items Laptops Spark laptops and equipment

2nd Floor Indoor Book Drop

Accepts	Regular circulating materials from any UNT Libraries location Interlibrary loan items
Not accepted	Frisco Landing Library reserves and equipment Music Library Audio Recordings Media Library Items Laptops Spark laptops and equipment.

• Frisco Landing Library course reserves and equipment may be returned to Frisco Landing Welcome Desk when the library is closed.

Additional Information

Media Library Courier Service Returns

Faculty members at UNT Denton campus can request courier pickup of classroom use materials from their departmental office. Refer to the Booking and Courier Service page for more information.

Mailing Items to the Library

Library patrons can mail regular circulating items to the library at the following address:

UNT Libraries
Attn. Access Services
1155 Union Circle #305190
Denton, TX 76203-5017

Dates

• Approved: 06/01/12
• Revised: 01/11/17, 06/06/24, 07/08/24, 04/21/25

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