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The borrowing policy reflects the research needs for graduate students, while ensuring availability of materials to students. A current Drew ID card must be presented to charge out library materials, and borrowers are responsible for all items charged on their accounts. Reference and periodical items do not circulate.
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Graduate students may borrow a maximum of 200 books, due dates are January 1, June 1 and September 1August 15.
Renewals
Graduate students may renew an item unlimited times; provided the item has not been recalled. There are three renewal options: use "My Library Account" online; submit a renewal form, or bring items to the Circulation Desk. No phone renewals. All materials are subject to recall 30 days after the original charge out date. Items needed for Reserve may be recalled at any time. Students are subject to fines and replacement charges. For more information about renewing online, see "Renewing a Book".
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Overdue and fine notices are sent to Drew University email accounts. Follow-up courtesy calls are made to Drew campus phone numbers. The library does not charge graduate students daily overdue fees. However, items overdue for 40 days are automatically assumed to be lost and a per item replacement charge is placed against the borrower’s account. Replacement fee is $75 per book. Assumed lost items must be brought to the Circulation Desk for discharging. Once returned the $75 fee per item is reduced to a $10 per item administrative chargelesser amount. If the library has purchased a replacement copy, the $75 fee is not reduced.
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