West Campus Library

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. 

  • 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)

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

The Tech Bar

  • You can reserve equipment up to 7 days in advance.
  • You can keep equipment for up to 7 days.
  • There is a $7 per day, per item late fee charge.
  • If an item is overdue more than 7 days, you will be charged the item’s full replacement cost.

Exceptions - Other Library Guests

Exceptions - All Item Types
Item Loan Period Max # Items Renewals
Reserve Books varies by item, 2 hours - 7 days No Limit 0

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