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About the Library: Circulation Policies

Contains information on the library's hours, check out policies, rules, and services

Borrowing From Other Libraries

If you wish to obtain a book, article, or audio visual from another library you may request the item through Interlibrary Loan.

Students at Anderson University also have borrowing privileges at the Anderson County Library, but you will need to register at the County Library for a Library Card.

Also, every academic library in SC will loan items to current students and faculty at any college in SC. Circulation rules will vary from library to library. See Pascal Delivers information for details.

 

Circulation Policies

Our general circulation policies are as follows:

  • Books - 3 WEEK CHECKOUT
  • Media - CDs and DVDs - 3 WEEK CHECKOUT
  • Curriculum Lab Materials -  3 WEEK CHECKOUT
  • Current Periodicals - 3 DAY CHECKOUT - (all except the most recent issue)
  • Students are limited to 20 items except for special situations (senior papers, etc.) in which exceptions may be made.
  • All of the above are renewable, in person, by phone, or online - Sign In through OneSearch on the library homepage.
  • Special rules/check out periods apply to items on Reserve.
  • You MUST have your university ID to check out books! (available through security)
  • Students with unreturned books will be blocked from checking out more until their account is settled.

End of the Semester

All books are due at the end of the semester - on or around the last day of class. This is done to allow the library time to check in and reshelve the massive number of returned books before we lose our student workers.

If you wish to check out a book after the end of the semester due date for a class assignment, that's fine. Just explain your need to a librarian.

If you wish to check out a book over Christmas break, again, that's fine. Just explain your need to a librarian.

Who Can Check out Books?

Anyone with a current Anderson University ID. Students, faculty and staff.

NOTE: A driver's license or photo ID will work IF the patron is already in the computer.

Alumni do not enjoy borrowing privileges.

Faculty Emeriti do.

How Do I Renew Books Online?

eBook Circulation Policies

While all eBooks may be easily viewed online, certain eBooks may be downloaded for use on your computer or tablet. Downloading rules vary not only from database to database, but even from eBook to eBook.

Example of downloading / checkout periods include

  • No downloading allowed
  • 1 day
  • 7 day
  • Unlimited, where the user may keep the download.

There are never any fines associated with eBooks.

For more information about eBooks, try the library's About eBooks LibGuide.