Art & Architecture Library: Policies

Policies

Borrowing privileges

Books, bound journals, and equipment to be used outside of the library must be checked out at the front desk by presenting your Hokie Passport (not your college badge/swipe card). Note, some equipment must be checked out even if you plan to use it within the library (e.g. headphones, tape players).  

Patrons may log in to their library account to see the books they have currently checked out and to renew items if they still have renewals available for that item.

The following borrowing privileges are extended to borrower's in good standing.  Privileges are suspended when items are billed, and may be revoked if materials are not returned.

Overdue items, fines, and billing

The library does not issue patrons daily fines for overdue materials. The following chart explains the grace periods, billing, and when items are sent to the Bursar.

If items are not returned by the end of the grace period, the borrower’s account will be blocked. No items will be checked out or renewed, including the overdue item(s) during this time. Patrons may still return the item without incurring fees until the item is billed, as noted in the timetable above.

The above does not apply to equipment or reserves. For these items, the grace period lasts from its due date until the end of the period listed in the 'Account Blocked' column above. Once the account blocked status has been reached, fines will accrue. Hourly items will not accrue time during periods when the library is closed.

If you cannot find an item that has been checked out to you, contact the library for options on providing a replacement.  This option is sometimes less expensive than paying for the billed cost through the system, but this must be done before the bill is sent to the Bursar.

Any unpaid fines assessed to a borrower's account will prevent that person from checking out new materials.

Payment form

Fine appeal form