Circulation Policy

Library patrons will be asked to present their Ithaca College ID in order to borrow materials from our collections.

Policies by Patron Type

Due Dates

Patrons are responsible for renewing or returning items on or before their due dates.

Monitor your Ithaca College e-mail account: Courtesy e-mail notices are sent 1 week prior to the due date containing a list of books and scores charged to your account. Renewals may be requested at that time by clicking on the "renew items" link in the e-mail message. Overdue notices are sent 1 day, and then 7 days after an item is due: non-receipt of a notice is not cause for waiving fines or fees. Library users can access their accounts via the My Account option on the library home page.

Overdue/Lost/Damaged Items

Once items reach the "lost" status, replacement/overdue/processing charges are added to the borrower's account. Lost or overdue items remain the property of the Ithaca College Library and must be returned if subsequently located. Patrons must notify either the Circulation Desk or the Multimedia Services Desk when returning items that are damaged or missing parts.

Fines and Fees

Fines may be paid by check, money order, or ID Express at the Circulation Desk or the Multimedia Services Desk. Fines and fees not paid within 30 days of the date accrued will be forwarded to other Ithaca College offices for collection. Student fines will be sent to the Office of the Bursar to be applied to the student's account. Staff and Community Borrower fines will be sent to Financial Services for collection. All charges are non-refundable once they have been transferred from the Library account.

Recalls

Books and scores may be recalled by students, faculty or staff after one month or by Library staff at any time if needed for placement on Library Reserves. Due to their shorter loan periods, multimedia items cannot be recalled.

Special Permissions

Unbound periodicals and non-barcoded items do not circulate. Reference books, bound periodicals, and other non-circulating materials may only be borrowed after obtaining special permission from the Reference or Music Center Desk. As an alternative to requesting special permission, faculty and staff may request a copy of an article via campus delivery through Interlibrary Loan.

Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary loan will obtain books, scores, journal articles and other materials not owned by the Ithaca College Library for use by faculty, administrators, staff and students. Due dates for interlibrary loan materials vary and are assigned by the library that loans the material to our library. For more information, please review our Interlibrary Loan Policy.

Community Borrowers

Members of the following groups may apply for a free library card:

  • Alumni
  • Spouses and qualified domestic partners of employees
  • Longview staff and residents
  • Friends of Ithaca College
  • Booster Club

All other users must meet the following criteria and will be assessed a $50 annual fee, payable by check or money order:

  • Tompkins County resident
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Must present a valid photo ID

Note: Due to licensing and copyright restrictions, Community Borrowers do not have access to library databases, Interlibrary Loan or Circulation Reserves.


Policies by Patron Type

Faculty/Staff

Item Type Loan Period Overdue fines Replacement/processing costs Recall fines Max # of items
Book/Score 1/2 semester, 8 renewals n/a Actual replacement cost; $65 for irreplaceable items 14 days after due date Account blocked until item is returned No limit
Circulation Desk: Reserves 2 hours/in library n/a Actual replacement cost; $65 for irreplaceable items 5 days after due date n/a No limit
Interlibrary loans Varies by lending library Account blocked until item is returned Replacement costs determined by lending library 14 days after due date n/a No limit
Laptop, power cords 3 hours/in library n/a Actual replacement cost 1 day after due date n/a No limit
Multimedia 7 days /no renewal n/a Actual replacement cost; $40 for out of print audio; $100 video 5 days after due date n/a No limit
Multimedia Core 7 days /no renewal n/a Actual replacement cost. $40 for out of print audio; $100 video 5 days after due date n/a No limit
Multimedia Desk: Reserves 4 hours n/a Actual replacement cost. $40 for out of print audio; $100 video 5 days after due date n/a No limit
McNaughton 4 weeks, 1 renewal n/a Actual replacement cost 14 days after due date Account blocked until item is returned No limit
Special Permission Varies by request n/a Actual replacement cost. $65 for irreplaceable items 5 days after due date n/a No limit


Students

Item Type Loan Period Overdue fines Replacement/processing costs Recall fines Max # of items
Book/Score 1/2 semester, 1 renewal $1 per day, per item; $10 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost; $65 for irreplaceable items 14 days after due date $5 per day, $20 max per item No limit
Circulation Desk: Reserves 2 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost;. $65 for irreplaceable items 5 days after due date n/a 1
Interlibrary loans Varies by lending library $5 per day, per item; $50 max Replacement costs determined by lending library 14 days after due date $5 per day, $50 max per item 15 *
Laptop, power cords 3 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost 1 day after due date n/a 1
Multimedia 3 days /no renewal $1 per day, per item; $10 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost; $40 for out of print audio; $100 video 5 days after due date n/a 15
Multimedia Core 4 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost. $40 for out of print audio; $100 video 5 days after due date n/a 2
Multimedia Desk: Reserves 4 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost. $40 for out of print audio; $100 video 5 days after due date n/a 2
McNaughton 4 weeks, 1 renewal $1 per day, per item; $10 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost 14 days after due date $5 per day, $20 max per item No limit
Special Permission Varies by request $5 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost. $65 for irreplaceable items 5 days after due date n/a Varies by request

* No limit for Graduate students



Community Borrower

Item Type Loan Period Overdue fines Replacement/processing costs Recall fines Max # of items
Book/Score 4 weeks / No renewal $1 per day, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost; $65 for irreplaceable items 14 days after due date $5 per day, $20 max per item *
Multimedia 4 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost; $40 for out of print audio; $100 video 5 days after due date n/a *
Multimedia Core 4 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost. $40 for out of print audio; $100 video 5 days after due date n/a 2 *
Multimedia Desk: Reserves 4 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost. $40 for out of print audio; $100 video 5 days after due date n/a 2 *
McNaughton 4 weeks / No renewal $1 per day, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and actual replacement cost 14 days after due date $5 per day, up to $20 per item *

* limit 15 total items