Hollins University Library Circulation

Library > Circulation

Circulation Policies

Who may borrow Library materials?

Hollins students, faculty and staff
Roanoke College students, faculty and staff
Hollins Alumnae and holders of a guest borrowers card

How do I obtain borrowing privileges?

Present current, valid identification at the Library circulation desk. Valid forms of identification:

Hollins student, faculty or staff ID card
Roanoke College ID
Current guest borrowers card
Reciprocal borrowing identity card

What if the item is not on the shelf?

Either fill out our Missing Item Form or report the missing item to our staff. We will hunt for the item and notify you if it is found. Meanwhile, please use our Interlibrary Loan services to order the item from another library.

May I renew or recall materials?

Items may be renewed online; see the Loan Period chart below for number of renewals allowed for books, films, etc., and for the fine amounts for late items. Note:items borrowed from Roanoke College can only be renewed once.

Interlibrary loan renewal requests must be made through the Interlibrary Loan department on the second floor, by calling 362-6239 or by submitting the renewal form.

Users may recall items at any time after two weeks [one week during summer term], regardless of the current due date. Recalled items are due as requested.

Where do I return materials?

Materials can be returned to library, or the outside book return when the library is closed.

What are the loan periods?

ITEM TYPE	STUDENTS	FACULTY	STAFF	ALUMNAE & GUESTS
Loan period - Books	Undergrads: 4 weeks + 8 renewals Grad students: 4 months	4 months + 8 renewals	4 weeks + 8 renewals	4 weeks + 1 renewal
Max. items checked out	Undergrads: 30 Grad students: 50	100	30	4
Loan Period - DVD, VHS & other Media	3 days + 1 renewal	7 days + 3 renewals	3 days + 1 renewal	in-library use only
Max. items checked out	3	6	3	n/a
Class Reserves Note: Some items are in-library use only.	2 items 2 hours	n/a	n/a	n/a
Class Reserves Note: Some items are in-library use only.	Renewal in-person. Some Reserve 2- hour items may be checked out overnight shortly before closing.
Books from Roanoke College Library	Undergrad and Grad: 4 weeks + 1 renewal	4 months + 1 renewal	4 weeks + 1 renewal	n/a
DVD/VHS from RC Library	3 days + 1 renewal	7 days + 1 renewal	3 days + 1 renewal	n/a

Materials in some collections, such as Reference and Special Collections, do not circulate.

What are the fines for overdue materials?

Books	$.25 cents per day per item; $10 maximum per item
Recalled Items	$1 per day per item; $20 maximum per item
In-library and Overnight Reserve	$.50 per hour per item; $20 maximum per item
Two Day Reserves	$1 per day per item; $20 maximum per item
Videos, Sound Recordings, Slides	$3 per day per item; $9 maximum per item

What are the charges for lost or damaged materials?

In-print materials	Default rate of $40.00 plus a $25.00 late charge, processing and billing fee or the replacement cost as listed in BIP, Ulrich's, Whitaker's, etc.
Out of print books	Price listed by out-of-print book dealer or average cost of Hollins Library titles purchased in the subject area.
Interlibrary Loan	Replacement charges are set by the lending institution.
Other materials	Original cost or actual cost of comparable item plus a processing charge.

030608

Borrowing privileges, including Interlibrary Loan will be temporarily suspended when library charges reach $10.00. To restore privileges, library charges may be cleared at the circulation desk, by returning the items and paying any fines. However, accounts referred to the Business Office, must be settled there.

No refunds will be offered for lost items returned after the charges have been sent to the business office. Prompt response to courtesy notices and bills from the Library will avoid fines, and any subsequent suspensions or lost book charges.

. . . . . . .

CONTACT
Meg Airey
Circulation Coordinator
Wyndham Robertson Library
Hollins University
PO Box 9000
Roanoke, VA 24020
540-362-6090
mairey@hollins.edu

Sara Geres
Evening Circulation Assistant
540/362-7494
reserves@hollins.edu