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UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, UNT. POLICY & PROCEDURE MEMORANDUM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SUMMARY
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.
II. CURRENT PERIODICALS
| User Type | Loan Period | Renewals Allowed | Check Out Limits | Fines Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty | 2 Hours | No | 5 item limit | -- |
| Other users by approval | 2 Hours | No | By Approval | $25.00 per day, $250.00 maximum fine |
III. BOUND PERIODICALS IN WILLIS, EAGLE COMMONS, DISCOVERY PARK
| User Type | Loan Period* | Renewals Allowed* | Check Out Limits | Fines Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | ||||
| Undergraduate Students | 1 day | No | 5 volume limit | $25.00 per day, $250.00 maximum fine |
| Graduate Students | 1 day | No | 5 volume limit | $25.00 per day, $250.00 maximum fine |
| Doctoral Students | 1 day | No | 5 volume limit | $25.00 per day, $250.00 maximum fine |
| Honors Students | 1 day | No | 5 volume limit | $25.00 per day, $250.00 maximum fine |
| Faculty/Staff | ||||
| Faculty | 1 day | No | 5 volume limit | -- |
| Staff | 1 day | No | 5 volume limit | -- |
| Other Patrons | ||||
| Courtesy Card Holders | No checkout allowed | |||
| TexShare Academic Library | No checkout allowed | |||
| TexShare Public Library | No checkout allowed | |||
IV. BOUND PERIODICALS AT THE LIBRARY ANNEX (REMOTE STORAGE)
With the exceptions of rare and other non-circulating items, volumes stored at the annex are treated as regular circulating items like books. Use of large runs of volumes held in the annex may be limited to the Annex Reading Room.
V. EXCEPTIONS
The following periodical-related items are non-circulating:
- Missing pages that are available from the reserve desks.
- Periodicals that are available in microfilm, microfiche, or in an electronic format.
- Periodicals in Archives and Rare Books.
VI. OTHER INFORMATION
- Faculty: The dean of the appropriate college is to be immediately notified of any faculty member who violates this policy.
VII. DATES
- Approved: 05/29/12
- Revised: 01/11/17
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