Updated September 1, 2023
This protocol is governed by UVU Policy 541 (Section 5.3) , UVU Policy 371, and UVU Policy 115:5.11.3.
Visit the first- or second-floor circulation desk and present a UVID or government-issued ID to check out materials.
Students and faculty from BYU, SLCC, Snow, SUU, U of U, USU, Utah Tech, Weber, and Westminster are part of the UALC (Utah Academic Library Consortium) and may receive borrower privileges with valid institutional identification.
Community guests must be 18+ years of age and provide a current government-issued ID card (driver license, etc.), address, phone number, and email address to set up a library account. Community guests may not check out equipment or reserve textbooks. Inactive accounts will be removed annually.
| Material Type | Max number of items | Checkout period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books, CDs, Music Scores, Maps | Unlimited | 4 weeks | 2 |
| Videos | 5 | 4 Weeks | 2 |
| Study Supplies | 1 per item type | Most are 4 hours | 0 |
| Reserve Textbooks | 3 | Most are 2 hours | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 per item type | Most are 3 days | 0 |
| Semester Laptops | 1 (must be enrolled in UVU classes) | Due at the end of the current semester | 0 |
| Article Database Access | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Material Type | Max number of items | Checkout period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books, CDs, Music Scores, Maps | Unlimited | 16 weeks | 2 (unlimited for UVU Faculty) |
| Videos | 5 | 4 Weeks | 2 (unlimited for UVU Faculty) |
| Study Supplies | 1 per item type | Most are 4 hours | 0 |
| Reserve Textbooks | 3 | Most are 2 hours | 0 |
| Equipment & Laptops | 1 per item type | Most are 3 days | 0 |
| Article Database Access | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Material Type | Max number of items | Checkout period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books, CDs, Music Scores, Maps | 10 | 4 weeks | 2 |
| Videos | 5 | 4 Weeks | 2 |
| Study Supplies | 1 per item type | Most are 4 hours | 0 |
| Article Database Access is Only Available on Campus | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Videos, books, maps, CDs, and music scores are renewed automatically. Items will fail to renew if they have reached the maximum number of renewals, are on hold for other patrons, or are non-renewable item types. The library sends a courtesy notice at the time of renewal with updated due dates. Patrons may access their accounts here to view due dates at any time.
The library sends courtesy due-date reminders by email and/or text. Patrons may request a written due-date receipt at checkout. Patrons must not return reserve textbooks or equipment items in the outdoor book drop. Please be aware of the library’s open hours before attempting to return equipment or textbooks.
To avoid fines and fees, borrowers must return library items on time and undamaged. When overdue material becomes lost, late fines are automatically replaced with fees (outlined below). Fines and fees totaling $20 and above will restrict checkout privileges and university records, including graduation eligibility, class registration, and transcript access. Returned (lost) material will leave only the processing fee which can be paid for or appealed.
Accounts with unreturned (lost) items may be sent to an outside collections agency after four months. New/replacement copies of lost or damaged items cannot be accepted without prior consent from the library.
| Material Type | Late Fines | Material Billed Lost at | Late Fines Replaced with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books, CDs, Music Scores, Maps, Videos | n/a | 30 days overdue | Item Replacement Fee + $20 processing fee |
| Study Supplies and Reserve Textbooks | $2/hr capped at $20 | 3 days overdue | Item Replacement Fee + $20 processing fee |
| Equipment and Semester Laptops | $20/day capped at $60 | 3 days overdue | Item Replacement Fee + $60 processing fee |
Patrons may place holds on books, CDs, music scores, maps, and videos. (Faculty may contact Danni Chesler to book equipment or faculty laptops.) Once a hold becomes available, patrons receive a courtesy notice and have seven days to pick up their item at the first-floor circulation desk.
A proxy checkout group consists of a Primary Borrower and one or more Secondary Borrowers. The Secondary Borrower(s) may check out items onto the Primary Borrower’s account in the absence, and by request, of the Primary Borrower. The Primary Borrower is responsible for all late fines and/or other fees and is responsible for notifying the library when the Secondary Borrower’s rights should be rescinded.
To establish a proxy checkout relationship, all parties must complete and sign the Proxy Checkout Form which must then be approved by library staff.
