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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 renewal or recall privileges are granted. Borrowers are responsible for all items charged on their accounts. Reference 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. We accept checks are accepted, but not cash or credit cards. If a resident or clergy member is in good standing, their Drew Library card may be renewed for the same fee.
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. Items overdue for 35 days are automatically assumed to be lost and a per item replacement charge is placed on the borrower's library account. Replacement fee is $100.00 per book. If an assumed item is returned, the $100.00 fee per item is reduced to a $10 per item administrative charge. If the library has purchased a replacement copy, the $100.00 fee is not reduced.
Suspension of Borrowing Privileges
When an item becomes assumed lost, all library borrowing privileges are 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 overdue recall fine for failure to return a recall placed by a patron is $20.00. Maximum overdue recall fine for failure to return a Reserves recall is $45.00. If a Reserves recall is not returned promptly and the library purchases a new copy for Reserves, an additional replacement fee of $100.00 will be charged.