The borrowing policy reflects the research needs for graduate students, while ensuring availability of materials to others. 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.
Total items a borrower may charge and loan periods
Graduate students may borrow a maximum of 200 books. Due dates are January 1, June 1, and August 15.
Renewals
Graduate students may renew an item unlimited times provided the item has not been recalled. There are three renewal options but we recommend using the "My Library Account" feature in the library's online catalog. You may also submit a renewal form or bring items to the Circulation Desk but we do not renew items by phone.
Fines
Overdue and fine notices are sent to Drew University email accounts. Follow-up courtesy calls are also often made. The library does not charge graduate students daily overdue fees. However, 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. Found items that are assumed lost items cannot be renewed but must be brought to the Circulation Desk for discharging. Once an assumed lost item is returned, the $100.00 fee per item is reduced to a lesser amount. 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, library borrowing and recall privileges are suspended until either the book has been returned or the replacement fee paid.
Recalled Items
Items are subject to recall 20 days after the original charge out date. However, items needed for Reserve may be recalled at any time. Recalls are requests by current Drew faculty, staff, students, or Reserves for material charged to another borrower. Recall notices are sent to Drew University email accounts. Follow-up courtesy calls are also often made. All patrons are subject to recall fines and replacement charges. Recall and borrowing privileges are suspended if a recalled item is not returned promptly.
Recalling an item
You may place a hold/recall on a checked-out item while in the library catalog.
- If the brief title record shows that the items is checked out or on order, you may click on [Place a hold/recall request.
- Enter your Drew user name and password. Click to place a hold for to complete the process.
Hold requests may also be submitted by completing a recall card at the Circulation Desk.
You will be notified via email to your Drew email when the item has been returned and is on hold for you.
Fines for failure to return a recalled item
Maximum overdue recall fine for failure to return a recall placed by another 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.