Circulation Policy

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

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 Items

Once items reach the Presumed Lost status, replacement/overdue/processing charges are added to the borrower's account. Patrons will be charged the actual replacement cost of the item or a standard replacement charge for irreplaceable materials. Lost or overdue items remain the property of the Ithaca College Library and must be returned if subsequently located.

Standard replacement charges for irreplaceable materials:

  • Book/Score: $65
  • Audio: $40
  • Visual: $100

Policies by Patron Type

Damaged Items

Patrons must notify either the Circulation Desk or the Multimedia Services Desk when returning items that are damaged or missing parts. Obvious physical damage to an item that occurred while it was checked out may result in the patron being charged a fee to repair or replace the item as well as a processing fee. Instances of deliberate damage may also be referred to Judicial Affairs.

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. Faculty, Staff and IC Affiliates fines/fees 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 at any time. Recalled books and scores are due back in 3 weeks, or on the original due date, whichever occurs first. Multimedia materials may also be recalled; the due date will not be adjusted due to the shorter loan periods. Items recalled by library staff for reserve use are due back in 7 days, or on the original due date, whichever occurs first.

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 lending library. For more information, please review our Interlibrary Loan Policy.

Policies by Patron Type

Faculty/Staff

Item Type Loan Period Overdue Fines Presumed Lost Fees Recall Fines Max # of Items
Book/Score 1/2 semester, 8 renewals n/a Replacement cost 14 days after due date Account blocked until item is returned No limit
Circulation Desk: Reserves 2 hours/in library n/a Replacement cost days after due date n/a No limit
Interlibrary loans Varies by lending library Account blocked until item is returned Replacement cost determined by lending library 14 days after due date n/a No limit
Laptop, cord, headset, marker 3 hours/in library n/a Replacement cost 1 day after due date n/a No limit
Multimedia 7 days, 4 renewals n/a Replacement cost 7 days after due date Account blocked until item is returned No limit

Multimedia Core

 7 days, 4 renewals n/a Replacement cost 7 days after due date Account blocked until item is returned No limit
Multimedia Services: Reserves 4 hours n/a Replacement cost 7 days after due date n/a No limit
Popular Reading 4 weeks, 1 renewal n/a Replacement cost 14 days after due date Account blocked until item is returned No limit
Special Permission Varies by request n/a Replacement cost 1 days after due date n/a No limit


Students

Item Type Loan Period Overdue Fines Presumed Lost Fees 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 replacement cost 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 replacement cost 1 day after due date n/a 1
Interlibrary loans Varies by lending library $5 per day, per item; $50 max Replacement cost determined by lending library 14 days after due date $5 per day, $50 max per item 15 *
Laptop 3 hours/in library $10 per hour, per item; $100 max $10 processing fee per item, and replacement cost 1 day after due date n/a 1
Laptop cord 3 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $10 max $10 processing fee per item, and replacement cost 1 day after due date n/a 1
headset, marker, calculator 3 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and replacement cost 1 day after due date n/a 1
Multimedia 3 days, 1 renewal $1 per day, per item; $10 max $10 processing fee per item, and replacement cost 14 days after due date $5 per day, $20 max per item 15
Multimedia Core 4 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and replacement cost 1 day after due date n/a 1
Multimedia Services: Reserves 4 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and replacement cost 1 day after due date n/a 1
Popular Reading 4 weeks, 1 renewal $1 per day, per item; $10 max $10 processing fee per item, and 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 replacement cost 1 day after due date n/a Varies by request

* No limit for Graduate students

Ithaca College Affiliates

Members of the following groups may apply for an IC Affiliate library card:

  • Alumni
  • Spouses and qualified domestic partners of employees

Visiting lecturers/scholars, accompanists and any other temporary employees who are not given a college ID card, may apply for an IC Affiliate library card with photo ID and proof of affiliation through their sponsoring department or the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Note: Due to licensing and copyright restrictions, IC Affiliates do not have access to licensed library databases, Interlibrary Loan or Circulation Reserves. Alumni and Ithaca College Affiliate borrowers should request interlibrary loan items through their public library.

Item Type Loan Period Overdue Fines Replacement/Processing costs Recall Fines Max # of Items
Book/Score 1/2 semester / no renewal $1 per day, per item; $10 max $10 processing fee per item, and replacement cost 14 days after due date $5 per day, $20 max per item *
Multimedia 3 days / no renewal $1 per day, per item; $10 max $10 processing fee per item, and replacement cost 14 days after due date $5 per day, $20 max per item *
Multimedia Core 4 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and replacement cost 1 day after due date n/a 1 *
Multimedia Services: Reserves 4 hours/in library $1 per hour, per item; $20 max $10 processing fee per item, and replacement cost 1 day after due date n/a 1 *
Popular Reading 4 weeks / no renewal $1 per day, per item; $10 max $10 processing fee per item, and replacement cost 14 days after due date $5 per day, up to $20 per item *

* limit 15 total items