Borrowing Policies & Procedures

• Borrowing Books and other Regular Circulating Items

  Most books, scores, and a number of other kinds of items within our collections are considered regular circulating materials unless noted as “non-circulating,” or placed on reserves.  These materials are located at various locations... more

• Borrowing Media

  Many items in the media library found in the library catalog can be checked out. Special loan periods, renewal procedures, and fines rates apply.

• Borrowing Music Audio/Video Items

  Many Music Library audio materials can be borrowed unless they are marked as “non-circulating,” or have been placed on reserves.

• Borrowing Periodicals

  In most cases, periodicals are non-circulating materials. However, some periodicals in print form may be checked out for short periods of time according to the following rules.

• Borrowing Reserves & Laptops

  Loan periods for reserve items are specified by the instructor. Reserve items and laptops have shorter borrowing periods and higher fines rates than most other materials.

• ID Cards

  In order to borrow materials, you must present a valid ID. UNT students, faculty and staff can check out materials using their UNT ID card. All other users must register with the Library Services... more

• Returning Items to the Libraries

  Information about bringing back materials you have checked out.

Fines and Fees Policies & Procedures

• Damaged Item Charges

  Basic information about fines and fees related to  damaged items.

• General Information about Fines Assessment

  Basic information about fines and fees.

• Lost Item Charges

  Basic information about fines and fees related to lost items.

• Miscellaneous Charges

  Basic information about activities which may incur additional charges to your account.

• Overdue Items

  Information about overdue items, and fines rates for different materials types.

Reserves Policies & Procedures

• General Library Reserve Policy

  Policy information related to placing general collections items on reserves.

• Media Library Reserve Policy

  Instructors may place Media Library items, personal items, or legal off-air recordings on reserve for students to view in the library. All reserve items are entered into the UNT Library Catalog... more

• Music Library Reserve Policy

  The Music Library houses reserves for music classes. Materials on reserve in the Music Library may include books, scores, recordings, photocopies, or other personal items. Different policies and procedures apply to the various formats

• Reserves: Copyright Information

  The University of North Texas Libraries adheres to all applicable Copyright Laws outlined in Title 17 of the United States Code and the ... more