Loan Periods and Renewals

Loan periods and borrowing limits vary based on:

• Patron status (student, faculty, staff, or reciprocal borrower)
• Material type
• Format
• Resource-sharing agreements
• Operational requirements

Current loan periods, borrowing limits, and renewal options are available through the Library catalog, the Library website, or Library staff.

Renewals may be permitted provided the material has not been requested by another user and no other restrictions apply.

Borrowers may review their accounts, renew eligible materials, and monitor due dates through Library systems or by contacting Library staff.

Student Loan Periods (requires FSCJ ID Card):

• Limit 10 books / 3 AV items
• Books - 14 days
• DVDs/Blu-ray - 7 days
• Audiobooks - 14 days
• Interlibrary loan (ILL) - loan periods vary by lending institution
• Periodicals - do not circulate
• Equipment and materials, e.g., iPads, calculators, etc., (checkout varies by location)
• Tabletop games (available at some locations) – 7 days

Faculty and Staff Loan Periods:

• Unlimited number of items
• Books – 4 weeks
• DVDs/VHS - 7 Days
• Audiobooks – 14 days
• ILL – Loan periods vary by lending institution
• Periodicals – do not circulate
• Equipment and materials specifically available to faculty and staff – inquire at each location for details.