Circulation Policies

Library Privileges Library:
BYU-H students, faculty and staff may borrow materials using THEIR OWN current University ID Card. Off-campus patrons age 12 or older may use Library resources by purchasing a Guest Card ID (available at the Aloha Center). Children under age 12 or older may use Library resources by purchasing a Guest Card ID (available at the Aloha Center). Children under age 12 not accompanied by an adult are not allowed in the Library after 6:00 pm.

Borrowers Responsibility :
The original borrower is responsible for any fines, replacement costs and other charges incurred for material they have borrowed. If a borrower lets others use materials, the original borrower is still responsible for material checked out on their card. Borrower must use their OWN BYUH ID CARDto check out materials. (This rule applies to all borrowers.

Loan Periods :

• Students: 25 books out at a time, due three weeks from checkout.
• Faculty and Education Missionaries: 50 books out at a time, due twelve months from checkout.
• Special Instructors: 5 books out at a time, due ninety days from checkout within current semester or term.
• Administrative Staff: 5 books out at a time, due ninety days from checkout.
• Staff and all others (dependents, guests, etc.): 5 books out at a time due three weeks from checkout.
• CHILDREN'S BOOKS: everyone listed above is allowed only 5 children's books for three weeks, no exceptions.
• Periodicals, atlases, reference books, Pacific Islands, special collection and non-print materials do not circulate.

Book Holds:
A hold may be requested at the Circulation Desk for any book currently out. Requesters will be notified when the books are AVAILABLE. Books need to be picked up within two weeks.

Renewals:

• Renewals may be done in person with book in hand, by phone (293-3876), or on-line on or before the due date stamped in the back of the book.
• Overdue items CANNOT be renewed over the phone. Patron must bring in book and pay for fine(s).
• Items on hold for another patron cannot be renewed.

Book Charges :

• Books overdue for more than 30 days are deemed lost.
• A replacement fee will be charged for each lost book.
• Fines for RESERVE items are $1.00 per hour, or fraction thereof, if late, and $10.00 per item if taken out of the library.

Book Returns:
All borrowed printed materials should be returned to the Circulation Desk. Book drops for after hours are located outside the entrance to the library. Interlibrary book loans should be returned to the Circulation Desk.

Library Priveleges:

• Accumulation of unpaid library charges will result in suspension of borrowing privileges.
• Unpaid charges will ultimately be referred to the Registrar's and/or Business Office.

Reserve Items:

• May be searched for online.
• May not be removed from the Library or a fine will be incurred (see fines).