General Information
- Items may be checked out at the Circulation Desk on the first floor.
- A valid University of Lynchburg ID card is required to check out library items.
- Faculty & staff are limited to 20 total DVD checkouts at any given time.
- Faculty & staff must have a current signed Technology User Agreement on file in order to check out laptops and equipment.
Loan Periods for Faculty & Staff
| Item Type |
Loan Period |
| Books |
end of current semester |
| DVDs |
14 days |
| Laptops/Adapters |
14 days |
| Study Carrels |
end of current semester |
| Board Games |
7 days |
| Magazines/Journals/Reference Books |
3 days |
| Reserves |
varies |
Renewals
- Items may be renewed if they are not on hold for other users. Login to your Library account to renew online, ask at the Circulation Desk, or call 434.544.8430.
Lost and Damaged Items
- Faculty and staff are liable for replacement/repair costs for lost or damaged items.
- Report any items known to be lost or damaged to the Circulation Desk as soon as possible.
- Library items are billed once they are 30 days overdue. The user's account will be charged the replacement cost for the item plus a $25.00 non-refundable processing charge per item.
- Users will be charged for materials which are returned damaged. If an item is repairable, the user will be charged for the cost of the repairs only. If an item is beyond repair, the replacement cost will be charged. All materials remain the property of the Library.
Security System
All library materials are protected by the Checkpoint Security System. An alarm will sound if materials are removed from the Library without first being checked out. The theft or mutilation of library materials, as well as any attempt to circumvent the security system, is a violation of the Honor Code and will be treated as such.
Non-circulating Materials
Materials in the following collections are non-circulating and must be used in the library:
- Archives
- Microforms
- Special Collections
