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. Library users can access their accounts via the LOGIN option on the library home page.
Monitor your Ithaca College e-mail account: Courtesy notices are sent 1 week prior to the due date for books and scores and 1 day prior to the due date for multimedia. Renewals may be requested at that time by clicking the link in the e-mail notice to access your account online. Overdue notices are sent 1 day after an item is due. Non-receipt of a notice is not cause for waiving fines or fees. Three subsequent notices will be sent before an item is Presumed Lost. Information regarding interlibrary loan courtesy and overdue notices may be found on the Interlibrary Loan Information Page.
Overdue/Lost Items
Once items reach the Presumed Lost status, replacement/overdue fees accrue on the borrower's account. Patrons will be charged the actual 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 located.
Standard replacement charges for irreplaceable materials:
- Book/Score: $65
- Audio: $40
- Visual: $100
Policies by Patron Type
Damaged Items
Patrons must notify the Circulation Desk or Multimedia Services 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. Instances of deliberate damage may be referred to Judicial Affairs. A $1.00 processing fee will be charged for multimedia materials returned without the original case.
Fines and Fees
Fines/fees may be paid by check, money order, or ID Express at the Circulation Desk, or in cash at the Cashiering window located at 328 Campus Center. All charges not paid within 30 days of the date accrued will be forwarded to other Ithaca College offices for collection. Student accounts will be sent to the Office of Student Financial Services for collection while Employee and IC Affiliates accounts will be forwarded to Financial Services. All charges are non-refundable once they have been transferred from the Library account. Any account that reaches $200 in fines and fees will be blocked. The block is removed once the fines/fees are paid, or transferred to either the Office of Student Financial Services, or the Office of Financial Services as appropriate.
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 Research Help Desk or Music Center. As an alternative to requesting special permission, employees may request a copy of an article through Interlibrary Loan.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan can obtain library materials not owned by the Ithaca College for use by employees 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.
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IC Employees
| Item Type | Loan Period | Overdue Fines | Presumed Lost Fines | Recall Fines | Max # Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book/Score | 1/2 semester, 8 renewals | n/a | Replacement cost 28 days after due date | Account blocked until item is returned | No limit |
| Circulation Desk: Reserves | 2 hours/in library | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day 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 28 days after due date | n/a | No limit |
| Laptop | 6 hours/in library | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a | No limit |
| Laptop cord, headset, desk supplies | 6 hours/in library | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a | No limit |
| Multimedia | 7 days, 8 renewals | n/a | Replacement cost 14 days after due date | Account blocked until item is returned | No limit |
| Multimedia/CORE | 7 days, 8 renewals | n/a | Replacement cost 14 days after due date | Account blocked until item is returned | No limit |
| Multimedia Services: Reserves | 4 hours | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a | No limit |
| Popular Reading | 4 weeks, 1 renewal | n/a | Replacement cost 28 days after due date | Account blocked until item is returned | No limit |
| Special Permission | Varies by request | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a | No limit |
Students
| Item Type | Loan Period | Overdue Fines | Presumed Lost Fines | Recall Fines | Max # Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book/Score | 1/2 semester, 1 renewal | $1 per day, per item; $20 max | Replacement cost 28 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 | 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 28 days after due date | $5 per day, $50 max per item | 15 |
| Laptop | 6 hours/in library | $10 per hour, per item; $100 max | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a | 1 |
| Laptop cord, headset, desk supplies, calculator | 6 hours/in library | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a | no limit |
| Multimedia | 7 days, 1 renewal | $1 per day, per item; $10 max | Replacement cost 14 days after due date | $5 per day, $20 max per item | 15 |
| Multimedia Services: Reserves / CORE | 4 hours/in library | $1 per hour, per item; $20 max | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a | 1 |
| Popular Reading | 4 weeks, 1 renewal | $1 per day, per item; $20 max | Replacement cost 28 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 | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a | Varies by request |
Affiliates
Alumni and Spouses and qualified domestic partners of employees may apply for an IC Affiliate library card.
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.
Due to licensing and copyright restrictions, IC Affiliates do not have access to licensed library databases, Interlibrary Loan (ILL) or Circulation Reserves. Alumni and Ithaca College Affiliate borrowers should request ILL items through their public library.
| Item Type | Loan Period | Overdue Fines | Presumed Lost Fines | Recall Fines | Max # Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book/Score | 1/2 semester / no renewal | $1 per day, per item; $20 max | Replacement cost 28 days after due date | $5 per day, $20 max per item | * |
| Multimedia | 7 days / no renewal | $1 per day, per item; $10 max | Replacement cost 14 days after due date | $5 per day, $20 max per item | * |
| Multimedia Services: Reserves / CORE | 4 hours/in library | $1 per hour, per item; $20 max | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a | 1 * |
| Popular Reading | 4 weeks / no renewal | $1 per day, per item; $20 max | Replacement cost 28 days after due date | $5 per day, up to $20 per item | * |
* affiliates may borrow up to 15 items at a time