Circulation Policysee also Library Policies

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 Ithaca College 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. 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 charges are added to the borrower's account. Patrons will be charged the actual cost of the item or a standard replacement charge for irreplaceable materials. A $1.00 processing fee will accrue for multimedia materials returned without the original case. 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

• Faculty/Staff
• Student
• Ithaca College Affiliates

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. Instances of deliberate damage may also be referred to Judicial Affairs.

Fines and Fees

Fines and fees may be paid by check, money order, or ID Express at the Circulation Desk. Fines and fees may also be paid in cash at the cashiering window located at 328 Campus Center. 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 Student Financial Services 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. The Library system puts a "block" on any account that reaches $200 in fines/fees. The block is removed once the fines/fees are paid, or transferred to either the Office of Student Financial Services, for students, or the Office of Financial Services, for employees.

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.

• How do I recall an item?

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.