Checkout Privileges and Loan Periods

Sterling C. Evans Library & Annex

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, 4 hours or 14 days No limit 0
Exceptions - Course Reserves
Item Loan Period Max # Items Renewals
Course Reserve Books 4 hours No limit 0
Course Reserve Films & CDs 4 hours 5 0
Exceptions - Equipment
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
Exceptions - GIS Equipment (Maps & GIS)
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
Exceptions - Media
Item Loan Period Max # Items Renewals
Films 7 days 5 0
CDs & LPs 7 days 5 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 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

Exceptions - All Item Types
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

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