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)
Medical Sciences Library
Standard Loan Periods - All Patrons
Standard Loan Periods
| Guest Type |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| TAMU Faculty & Staff |
3 months |
25 |
3 |
| TAMU Graduate |
3 months |
25 |
3 |
| TAMU Undergraduate |
1 month |
25 |
3 |
| TAMU Retired Faculty |
2 weeks |
5 |
1 |
| Other Library Guests |
2 weeks |
5 |
1 |
Exceptions - TAMU Faculty/Staff/Students
Exceptions - All Item Types
| Guest Type |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Bound Journals |
4 hours |
No limit |
0 |
| Course Reserve Materials |
4 hours |
No limit |
1 renewal if no one waiting |
| Laptops & Netbooks |
14 days |
1 |
renewal if no one waiting |
