How long can I borrow library materials?

Answered By: Alicia Perkins

Last Updated: Jul 18, 2018 Views: 345

Loan Periods

Circulation periods vary depending on library location, patron status (faculty, undergraduate, graduate, etc.) and type of item (book, journal, etc.). Typical borrowing periods are:

OSU items: Undergraduates	6 weeks	(unlimited renewals)
Graduates	17 weeks	(unlimited renewals)
Faculty, staff	17 weeks	(unlimited renewals)
Courtesy card	3 weeks	(up to 6 renewals)

OhioLINK items: Faculty/Staff Student Courtesy Patrons	6 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks	(up to 6 renewals) (up to 6 renewals) (up to 6 renewals)
A/V items (OSU & Ohiolink)	1 week	(up to 3 renewals)
Closed Reserves	2 hours	(no renewals)