For Texas A&M University staff, faculty, and students, most library books have Standard Loan Periods. Exceptions to standard loan periods apply for high-demand items and specialized materials. All other library guests not affiliated with Texas A&M University have reduced checkout privileges and shorter loan periods for both books and specialized materials. For more details, select your library of choice below. Information for other library guests will be at the bottom of the page.
- Login to MyLibrary to renew or view your checked out material
- TexShare and courtesy card holders follow these renewal instructions.
- It is the cardholder’s responsibility to note due dates and return or renew items in a timely fashion (For more information see overdue, damaged, and lost materials)
Business Library & Collaboration Commons
Standard Loan Periods - All Patrons
Standard Loan Periods
| Guest Type |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| TAMU Undergraduates |
4 months |
100 |
99 |
| TAMU Graduates |
4 months |
100 |
99 |
| TAMU Faculty & Staff |
1 year |
100 |
99 |
| TAMU Faculty & Staff (Retired) |
1 year |
100 |
99 |
| Other Library Guests |
2 weeks |
5 |
1 |
Exceptions - TAMU Faculty/Staff/Students
Exceptions - Books & Journals
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Bound & Current Journals |
varies by item, 4 hours or 14 days |
No limit |
0 |
| Course Reserve Books |
varies by item, 2 hours - 7days |
2 |
0 |
Exceptions - Equipment
Exceptions - Equipment
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Calculators |
4 hours |
1 |
0 |
| DSLR Cameras |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| 75 - 300mm Canon Lenses |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| Laptops |
4 hours or 7 days |
1 |
0 |
| Projectors |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
| Mini Projectors |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
| Tablets |
14 days |
1 |
0 |
| HD Camcorders |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| Voice Recorders |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
Exceptions - Miscellaneous Accessories
Exceptions - Miscellaneous Accessories
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Assorted Cables (HDMI, VGA, etc) |
4 hours |
1 |
0 |
| Headphones (with and without microphone) |
4 hours |
1 |
0 |
| Phone Chargers & Wall Plugs |
2 hours |
1 |
0 |
| Tripods |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| Surger Protectors |
1 day |
1 |
0 |
| Flash Drives |
4 hours |
1 |
0 |
| Computer Chargers (Mac, Dell, & HP) |
4 hours |
1 |
0 |
Exceptions - Other Library Guests
Exceptions - All Item Types
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Calculators & Headphones |
4 hours |
1 of each |
0 |
| Reserve Books |
varies by item, 2 hours - 7 days |
No Limit |
0 |
