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 - Media
Item Loan Period Max # Items Renewals
Films 7 days 5 0
CDs & LPs 7 days 5 0

Tech Bar Equipment

  • 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
Films & CDs 7 days 3 0
Reserve Books 4 hours 5 0

Additional Resources