Checkout Privileges and Loan Periods

Business Library & Collaboration Commons

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

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 & Chromebooks 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 4 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