Loan Periods
| Item Type | Loan Period | Max # Items | Overdue Fines | Presumed Lost Fines | Recall Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book/Score | 1/2 semester, 2 renewals | No limit | n/a | Replacement cost 14 days after due date | $1 per day, $10 max per item |
| Circulation Desk: Reserves | 2 hours in library | 1 | $1 per hour, per item; $20 max | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a |
| Interlibrary loans | Varies by lending library | 15 | $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 |
| Laptop | 6 hours in library | 1 | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a |
| Charger, camera, headset, CD drive, USB, desk supplies | 6 hours in library | no limit | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a |
| Multimedia | 7 days, 2 renewals | 15 | $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 | $1 per hour, per item; $20 max | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a |
| Popular Reading | 4 weeks, 2 renewals | No limit | n/a | Replacement cost 14 days after due date | $1 per day, $10 max per item |
| Special Permission | Varies by request | Varies by request | $5 per hour, per item; $20 max | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a |
| Item Type | Loan Period | Max # Items | Overdue Fines | Presumed Lost Fines | Recall Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book/Score | 1/2 semester, 8 renewals | No limit | n/a | Replacement cost 14 days after due date | n/a |
| Circulation Desk: Reserves | 2 hours in library | No limit | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a |
| Interlibrary loans | Varies by lending library | No limit | n/a | Replacement cost determined by lending library 14 days after due date | n/a |
| Laptop | 6 hours in library | No limit | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a |
| Charger, camera, headset, CD drive, USB, desk supplies | 6 hours in library | No limit | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a |
| Multimedia | 7 days, 8 renewals | No limit | n/a | Replacement cost 14 days after due date | Account blocked until item is returned |
| Multimedia/CORE | 7 days, 8 renewals | No limit | n/a | Replacement cost 14 days after due date | Account blocked until item is returned |
| Multimedia Services: Reserves | 4 hours | No limit | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a |
| Popular Reading | 4 weeks, 2 renewals | No limit | n/a | Replacement cost 14 days after due date | n/a |
| Special Permission | Varies by request | No limit | n/a | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a |
Spouses, qualified domestic partners of employees, alumni, and IC retirees may apply for an IC affiliate library card.
Scholars in Residence, visiting lecturers, accompanists, and other temporary employees should secure an IC guest Netpass account through their sponsoring department or the Office of Extended 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 | Max # Items | Overdue Fines | Presumed Lost Fines | Recall Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book/Score | 1/2 semester / no renewal | * | $1 per day, per item; $10 max | Replacement cost 14 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 * | $1 per hour, per item; $20 max | Replacement cost 1 day after due date | n/a |
| Popular Reading | 4 weeks / no renewal | * | $1 per day, per item; $10 max | Replacement cost 14 days after due date | $5 per day, up to $20 per item |
* affiliates may borrow up to 15 items at a time
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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 in the library web page header.
The Library no longer charges students overdue fines for IC Library-owned books, scores, and laptops as of January 1, 2014. Overdue fines may apply for other items.
Students may now renew IC Library-owned books, scores, and multimedia items twice.
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. They are sent to your IC email account. Renewals may be requested at that time by clicking the link in the e-mail notice. 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."
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.
Replacement cost:
- Book/Score: $65
- Audio: $40
- Visual: $100
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. Student accounts that accrue two hundred dollars in fines/fees will be blocked until the fees are paid or items returned. All charges not paid within 30 days will be forwarded to other Ithaca College offices for collection. Student accounts will be sent to the Office of Student Financial Services for collection. Employee and IC Affiliate accounts will be forwarded to the Office of Financial Services; there will be a ten dollar processing fee for items forwarded to Financial Services. 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, but the due date will not be adjusted due to the short loan periods. Items recalled by the Library for reserve use are due in 7 days, or on the original due date, whichever occurs first.
Book Retrieval Service
If you would like to pick up a book at the Circulation Desk, find the item in the catalog and choose "Pickup or Recall" from the "Actions" list.
Special Permissions
Individual journal issues do not circulate. Reference books, bound periodicals, and other non-circulating materials may be borrowed with special permission from the Research Help Desk or Music Center.