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.
| 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 |
| 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 |