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)
Evans Library & Annex
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, 4 hours or 14 days |
No limit |
0 |
Exceptions - Course Reserves
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Course Reserve Books |
4 hours |
No limit |
0 |
| Course Reserve Films & CDs |
4 hours |
5 |
0 |
Exceptions - Equipment
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Calculators |
4 hours |
1 |
0 |
| Digital Cameras |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| Digital Voice Recorders |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
| DSLR Cameras |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| GoPro Cameras |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| GoPro Accessory Kits (Bike & Water) |
7 days |
2 |
0 |
| GPS Devices |
14 days |
1 |
0 |
| Laptop Chargers (Universal PC, Mac MagSafe 1, Mac MagSafe2, Mac USB-C, Surface RT/1/2, and Surface 3/4/5) |
4 hours |
1 |
0 |
| Laptops |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| Podcasting Room |
4 hours |
1 |
0 |
| Projectors |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
| Tablets |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| Video Cameras |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| Video Editing Computers |
4 hours |
1 |
0 |
| Wireless Mice |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
Exceptions - GIS Equipment (Maps & GIS)
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Laptop with GIS, GPS & Design Software |
4 hours |
1 |
0 |
| Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx ( Manual) |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| Garmin eTrex Legend HCx ( Manual) |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
Exceptions - Media
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Films |
7 days |
5 |
0 |
| CDs |
7 days |
5 |
0 |
Exceptions - Miscellaneous Accessories
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Assorted Cables (HDMI, VGA, etc) |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
| Headphones |
4 hours or 3 days |
1 |
0 |
| Microphones |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
| PowerPoint Presenters |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
| Phone Chargers & Wall Plugs |
4 hours |
1 |
0 |
| Tripods |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| Wacom Tablet |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
Exceptions - Other Library Guests
Exceptions - All Item Types
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Films & CDs |
7 days |
3 |
0 |
| Calculators & Headphones (Non-Mic) |
4 hours |
1 of each |
0 |
| Reserve Books |
4 Hours |
5 |
0 |
| Phone USB charging cord and wall plugs |
4 Hours |
1 of each |
0 |
