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All visitors to Drew University are welcome to use the library's collection within the library. The Library has open stacks, and all users may access the collections. Borrowing is limited to cardholders.
Materials in the Library's circulating depository collection of U.S. government documents and New Jersey documents may be borrowed by the public at large.
The following information is provided for those wishing to borrow materials.
Who may apply?
Residents of New Jersey, at least 18 years old, with a valid NJ driver's license may apply.
Total items a borrower may charge and loan periods
Residents may borrow 10 items at a time for a loan period of 30 days. No renewals or recall privileges are granted. Borrowers are responsible for all items charged on their accounts. Reference, Cornell Room and periodical items do not circulate.
Charge for Resident Card
A borrowing card, valid for one year, may be purchased for $75.00. Members of the clergy pay $25.00. Checks are accepted, no cash. Card may be renewed for the same fee, if the borrower is in good standing with the library.
Fines
Residents are subject to overdue fines of 10 cents a day. The maximum overdue fine per item is $10.00. Overdue notices are sent as a courtesy, due date slips are placed in each book at check-out. Items overdue for 40 days are automatically assumed to be lost and a per item replacement charge is placed against the borrower's library 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 charge. If the library has purchased a replacement copy, the $75 fee is not reduced. Fines over $20 will result in loss of borrowing privileges until the fine has been paid.
Suspension of Borrowing Privileges
When an item becomes assumed lost all library borrowing privileges are automatically suspended until either the book has been returned or the replacement fee paid.
Fines for failure to return a recalled item
Recalls are requests by current Drew faculty, staff, students or Reserves for material charged to another borrower. Maximum fine for failure to return a recall for an individual is $20.00. Maximum fine for failure to return a Reserves recall is $45.00. If a Reserves recall is not returned in two weeks and the library purchases a new copy for Reserves, an additional replacement fee of $75.00 will be charged.