Updated August 9, 2024
This protocol is governed by UVU Policy 541 (Section 5.3) , UVU Policy 371, and UVU Policy 115:5.11.3.
Patrons may check out materials at the first- and second-floor circulation desks using valid forms of identification including:
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 | 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 & Hotspots | 1 of each (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 | 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 | 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, 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 due-date receipt at checkout. Patrons must not return reserve textbooks or equipment items in the outdoor book drop and should be aware of the library’s hours of operation before attempting returns of these items.
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+ will restrict checkout privileges and graduation eligibility. Totals of $100+ will restrict class registration eligibility. 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, 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, Semester Laptops & Hotspots | $20/day capped at $60 | 3 days overdue | Item Replacement Fee + $60 processing fee |
Before paying a fine or a fee, consider filing an appeal. You can pay a fine or fee through the following methods:
Credit or Debit Card
You can pay in person, at the library, online, or over the phone (801-863-8886).
CASH
The library does not accept cash, but the university does. To pay with cash, follow these instructions:
Payments made outside of business hours (Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm) may take three business days to reconcile your library accounts and/or clear registration holds.
Patrons may place holds on books, CDs, music scores, and videos. (Faculty may contact Ame Brouwer 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 Borrower(s). The Secondary Borrower(s) may check out items onto the Primary Borrower’s account in the absence, and by the request, of the Primary Borrower. The Primary Borrower is responsible for all late fines and other fees and for notifying the library when the Secondary Borrower’s rights should be rescinded.
To establish a proxy checkout group, all parties must complete and sign the Proxy Checkout Form which must then be approved by library staff. Proxy checkout groups expire after two years but may be terminated at the request of either Primary or Secondary Borrower.
