Circulation Policies

• Checkout Information
• Books & Bound Periodicals
• Special Materials
• Renewals
• Holds and Recalls
• Fines and Fees
• Replacement Charges
• Additional Information

Checkout Information

Books & Bound Periodicals

* Current Periodicals may be checked out for a 2 hour period to UNT teaching faculty and to UNT librarians.  Approval from the collection where the periodical is located is required.

An item cannot be renewed if a Hold has been placed on it.

Special Materials

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Renewals

Books are eligible for renewal if:

• Requestor record is current
  
• Requestor is not blocked
• Books are regular circulating books
• Books are not at recall or hold status

There are no telephone or e-mail renewals.

 
Regular circulating library materials may be renewed in the following ways:

• By bringing the books in person to a circulation desk.  You must have your current, valid ID card with you to renew materials.
• Through the UNT Library Catalog.  You must have a PIN number to do this.  The PIN number is created in the UNT Library Catalog.  Follow the instructions listed when you click on View Your Account/Renew Materials.

If you forget your PIN or have problems creating a PIN, please go to the Circulation Desk, 1st Floor, Willis Library, call 940/565-2413 or send an e-mail to circ@unt.edu

Questions regarding renewal should be referred to the General Circulation Desk at 940/565-2413 or circ@unt.edu

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Holds and Recalls

If a regular circulating item is checked out, you may request a hold/recall on that item.  This should be done in person at the appropriate Circulation Desk.  A valid ID is required to place a hold or recall.

When a hold or recall is placed on an item, the user of the item will be asked to return the item at the end of a period three weeks from the initial checkout of that item.  Items on hold or recall cannot be renewed.  You will be notified when the item you recalled is available for checkout.

Items needed for faculty reserves may be recalled immediately.

Therefore, books that are initially checked out for 6 weeks or for the semester term will have a reduction of the checkout period to 3 weeks if someone else request the books.  Users who fail to respond to recall requests may be fined $2.00 per day in addition to the accrued regular fine.

If you are unable to locate an item on the shelf, you may request a locate by inquiring in person at the appropriate Circulation Desk.  A valid ID is required to place a locate.  If the item is missing, library personnel will attempt to locate it for you by searching for the item several times.  You will be notified when the item is available.

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Fines and Fees

Additional fine on overdue items recalled: $2.00 per day

Fines are assessed for all days that the materials are overdue regardless whether or not the Libraries are open.

Individuals who have been assessed a fine are responsible for payment of that fine regardless of whether or not a notice is received.

Fines can be paid in person at the Fines & Blocks Desk, rm. 126, Willis Library, from 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday or by mail.

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Replacement Charges

If you have lost an item in general circulation, the replacement charges are computed as follows:

Replacement charges consist of 2 parts:

• The replacement cost of the item (from "Books In Print" or from the average "NEW" price for books in that subject area if the book is no longer in print)
• A processing fee of $25.00
  

 Damaged materials:

• For writing in or marking the pages of library books, the charge will be $10.00 per item.  The fee will be charged regardless of the number of pages marked.  If the book is not usable due to the number of pages marked, or there is additional damage, the full replacement fee will be charged.
  
• Materials that are returned damaged but salvageable:  You will be billed $15.00 for mending/rebinding.
• Materials that are returned damaged and not salvageable:  You will be billed for the cost of the item plus the $25.00 processing fee and in some instances, all or a portion of the fines due may also be charged.
  

 Replacement charges for reserve materials, periodicals and other special collections:

• The replacement cost as determined by the Libraries
• A processing fee of $25.00
• A $26.50 service fee
• The maximum fine for the material type
  

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Additional Information

• The location of the Fines & Block Desk is:  Willis Library, room 126.
• The mailing address for the Fines & Blocks Desk is:
  

Fines & Blocks Desk
UNT Libraries
Box 305190
Denton, Texas  76203-5190

• Items may be checked out at any of the circulation desks by presenting a current ID card that is honored by the UNT Libraries.
• All IDs are non-transferable.
• You are responsible for all library materials checked out to your ID number and for any fines incurred.
• Patrons who willfully steal, destroy, or damage library property may be subject to university disciplinary action, resulting in possible loss of privileges, replacement fees, probation, suspension, or further action.  Theft of library books or other property is a criminal offense.  Damage to library materials includes, but is not limited to:  spills from food and drink or other substances, damage to the cover or spine, cutting or tearing pages, dog-earing pages, or writing on the pages with pencil, pen, or other markers.
  
• You are responsible for the security of your ID card.  You will be responsible for materials checked out on the lost/stolen ID if it has not been reported lost prior to the unauthorized use.  Report lost cards immediately to the University ID Office (ESSC 105, 940/565-4481).
• The Libraries may block you from checking out additional library materials if you have overdue or lost items or other financial obligations to the Libraries.
• You will be blocked from checking out additional library materials if we have an incorrect address.
  

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