Is there a limit to how many books can I borrow?
Up to 25 at a time.
Where do I check out books at the Library?
You can check out books at the Circulation Desk at the Library.
Can I check out any book I want from the Library?
You can check out any book which is located in the stacks and is not marked with "Building Use Only." Books in the Reading Rooms in Regenstein or in the reference collections at other libraries cannot be checked out. In addition, books in some of the other Library collections, such as the Special Collections Research Center or the Map Collection are for building use only.
How do I check out books?
Just bring your Library Card to the Circulation Desk with the items you would like to check out. A staff member will check them out to you.
When are books due?
There are four due dates a year, one per quarter. View current due dates.
How long can books be checked out?
One quarter at a time, but you can renew them up to 3 times. This means that once you check out a book, you can essentially have it out of the library for just about a year.
However, books may recalled from you at any time. If your book is recalled, you will be notified by e-mail to return the book early. This policy applies year-round, holidays and interim periods not excepted. It applies to all Library users, including faculty with indefinite borrowing privileges. If recalled items are not returned on time, you are subject to late fees as well as the restriction of privileges.
How do I renew a book?
You may renew your books remotely by going to My Account. Just enter in your barcode number and PIN. You may also fill out our contact form.
Where do I return books?
At all of the campus libraries, there are drop boxes for returning books. Return items that have been recalled or reserve books in the separately marked drop boxes. Do not place fragile items (delicate books, CD-ROMs, videotapes, etc.) in the drop boxes, but return them to the counter attendents.
What if I return my books late?
If you return books late, you will be notified of your fines. Detailed information regarding overdue notices and a list of Library fines can be found on our web site. Please be aware that fines for recalled or reserve books are very high.
Do I have to return books to the Library where I checked them out from?
University of Chicago Library books should not be returned to the Rowley Library.
However, you can return books to any University of Chicago Library on campus. If you chose to return books at another Library, remember that items will not be officially checked in until they arrive at the proper location. As a result, you should return the books to the correct Library if it is very close to the due date. You should always return recalled or reserve books to the Library you checked them out from.
