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Information for Others
- Members of the Other Classification
- Checkout Privileges
- ID Cards
- Loan Periods
- Renewals
- Holds and Recalls
- Missing Items
Members of the Other Classification
The following groups are included in this user type:
- UNT Library Courtesy Card Holders
- Students enrolled in the UNT Intensive English Institute (IELI)
- Participants in Conferences, Institutes, etc. on the UNT campus
- Students in the Upward Bound program
- Corporate Borrowers
- Federation Students
- TexShare Card Holders (Academic and Public)
Checkout Privileges
The checkout privileges for the Other users include:
- Check out materials from the Regular Circulating Collection for 21 days
- Have no limit to the number of materials checked out from the Regular Circulating Collection. EXCEPTION: TexShare Public Library card holders can checkout only 5 items at one time.
- Have no limit to the number of times items may be renewed, unless an item has been placed on hold/recall for another user. EXCEPTION: TexShare Public Library card holders can renew only 1 time.
- Checkout bound periodicals located in Remote Storage as Regular Circulating Materials
ID Cards
The following I.D. cards, if valid for the current semester, are honored at the UNT Libraries:
- Texas Woman's University I.D. cards
- Texas A&M University at Commerce I.D. cards
- UNT Health Science Center I.D. cards
- TexShare cards
- UNT Libraries courtesy card (a picture ID must also be shown)
Courtesy Cards
Individuals can apply for a UNT Courtesy Card. A picture ID will be requested to verify the individual presenting card. The UNT Courtesy Card as well as a picture ID must be presented each time materials are checked out.
The following may apply for a courtesy card:
- Current members of the UNT Exes (must present current UNT Exes card upon application or other proof that membership is current)
- A spouse or adult child of a UNT faculty or staff member
- Part-time UNT faculty members
- An unenrolled UNT graduate student currently pursuing a degree
- An undergraduate unenrolled for the spring or summer session of the current academic year
- An unenrolled UNT student finishing an "incomplete" grade
- A retired UNT faculty member or UNT librarian
- A Denton county permanent resident (however, you will need to wait until you receive your courtesy card through the mail before you can check out items from the library)
If you do not qualify for a courtesy card in one of the categories listed above, you still may obtain a card by joining the Friends of the Libraries organization. Membership will entitle you to library privileges for one year.
Anyone under 18 years of age or still attending high school is not eligible for a courtesy card. All courtesy card applications must be made in person at the Circulation Desk of Willis Library. Call (940) 565-2413 or email Circulation for further information concerning courtesy card eligibility.
Loan Periods
Books in general circulation (not on reserve or another special checkout) are checked out for 3 weeks.
There is usually no limit to the number of books that may be checked out in general circulation. Books checked out will have the due date stamped on a date due slip inside the book. All regular, circulating books may be renewed if there are no holds or recalls on them and as long as the user’s record is current and in good standing. Reserve items may not be renewed.
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
TexShare public library card holders are limited to 5 books at a time and one renewal.
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@library.unt.edu.
Question regarding renewals should be referred to the General Circulation Desk at 940/565-2413 or circ@library.unt.edu
Holds and Recalls
If a regular circulating item is checked out, you may request a hold/ recall on that item.
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 requests the books. Users who fail to respond to recall requests may be fined $2.00 per day in addition to the accrued regular fine.
Missing Items
If you are unable to locate an item on the shelf, please inquire at the main Circulation Desk. If the item is missing, library personnel will attempt to locate it for you. You will be notified when the item is available