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)
Policy Sciences & Economics Library
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 - Journals & Course Reserves
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Bound Journals |
14 days |
No limit |
0 |
| Course Reserve Books |
4 hours |
No limit |
1 renewal if no one waiting |
| Course Reserve Films & CDs |
4 hours |
No limit |
0 |
Exceptions - Equipment
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Calculators |
4 hours |
1 |
1 |
| Digital Cameras |
3 days |
1 |
1 |
| Digital Voice Recorders |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
| Laptops & Netbooks |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| Projectors |
3 days |
1 |
1 |
| Tablets |
7 days |
1 |
0 |
| Video Cameras |
3 days |
1 |
1 |
Exceptions - Media
| Item |
Loan Period |
Max # Items |
Renewals |
| Films |
7 days |
No limit |
1 |
| CDs |
7 days |
3 |
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 |
1 |
| Microphones |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
| PowerPoint Presenters |
3 days |
1 |
0 |
| Phone Chargers & Wall Plugs |
4 hours |
1 |
1 |
| Tripods |
3 days |
1 |
1 |
| 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 |
4 hours |
1 of each |
0 |
| Reserve Books |
4 Hours |
No Limit |
0 |
