Borrowing Privileges and Policies
WRLC Students, Faculty, and Staff
Contents on this page:
- Requirement for Charging Out Books
- You will need an ID card from your home university, validated for the current semester.
- Types of Material That Can be Borrowed
- General GW Circulating Collection
- Materials at WRLC Storage facility
- Book Limit
- Determined by your home university library
- Loan Period
Undergraduate/Nondegree Students: 28 days
Graduate Students: 42 days
Faculty: Up to 4 months, utilizing 3 fixed due dates per year (January 31, May 31, and September 30).
Staff: 28 days
Recalls
If a book you have checked out is needed by another person, it may be recalled. All books are subject to recall after they have been charged out for at least 10 days. You will be notified by U.S.mail, e-mail, or phone and will have 10 days from the date of recall to return the book before recall fines are assessed. See details.
Renewing Books
Renewing books you have checked out will extend the due date and help you to avoid paying overdue fines. Books can be renewed as early as 2 weeks before due date until 3 days after the due date, provided there are no holds or recalls on the books and no blocks on your patron record. Books can be renewed by several methods, including on the Web via myAladin, in person, by phone, e-mail, etc. Remote renewal requests (by e-mail, phone, U.S. mail, FAX) must be received before the end of the 3 day grace period. See details.
Overdue Fines and Other Fees
50 cents per day per book up to $15 maximum. After 30 days, overdue items are considered lost and you will be billed $90 for each book. See details.
Other Library Privileges
WRLC students, faculty, and staff are eligible for the following library services:
WRLC students, faculty, and staff are not eligible for remote access to selected databases or
Interlibrary Loan through Gelman Library. These services may be provided through your home university library.
WRLC Member and Affiliate Libraries
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