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Borrowing Policies
Sterling C. Evans Library & Annex
Checkout Privileges and Loan Periods
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
| 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
| Item | Loan Period | Max # Items | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bound & Current Journals | varies, 4 hours or 14 days | No limit | 0 |
| Item | Loan Period | Max # Items | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Reserve Books | 4 hours | No limit | 0 |
| Course Reserve Films & CDs | 4 hours | 5 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Blu-ray/DVD Players | 4 hours or 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Blu-ray/DVD Players (with Screen) | 4 hours or 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 & Chromebooks | 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 |
| USB Wired Mice | 4 hours | 1 | 0 |
| Item | Loan Period | Max # Items | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx ( Manual) | 14 days | 1 | 0 |
| Garmin eTrex Legend HCx ( Manual) | 14 days | 1 | 0 |
| Garmin Nuvi 2597LMT | 14 days | 1 | 0 |
| Item | Loan Period | Max # Items | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Films | 7 days | 5 | 0 |
| CDs & LPs | 7 days | 5 | 0 |
| 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
| 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 |
