Checking Out & Renewing Materials
USF Tampa Library Borrowing Policies
All Books Are Subject to Recall (Early Return)
After 3 weeks, all books are subject to recall for use by another library patron. If a book is recalled, recall due dates supersede the original due date. Recalled books which are returned after the recall due date are subject to additional fines. How to Avoid Fines »
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| Borrowing Policy Quick Reference | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patron | No. Renewable Items | Due Date (after checkout) | No. Media Items | ILL | Reserve, Holds/Recalls & Remote Access |
| *Faculty | 200 | 6 months | 5 (**see restrictions) | Yes | Yes |
| Adjunct Faculty | 200 | 4 months | 5 (**see restrictions) | Yes | Yes |
| State University Faculty | 20 | 6 months | 5 (**see restrictions) | No | No |
| Undergraduate | 50 | 60 days | 5 (**see restrictions) | Yes | Yes |
| Graduate | 100 | 4 months | 5 (**see restrictions) | Yes | Yes |
| State University Undergrad/Grad | 20 | 3 weeks/4 months | ***In-library use only | No | No |
| Community College Students/Staff/Faculty | 10 | 3 weeks | ***In-library use only | No | No |
| Staff **Retired staff |
50 | 4 months | 5 (**see restrictions) | Yes | Yes |
| Alumni Association Member | 10 | 3 weeks | 5 (**see restrictions) | No | No |
| Special Borrower’s Card | 10 | 3 weeks | in-library use only | No | No |
* Faculty (includes Retired, Emeritus, and Moffitt Joint appointments.)
** Retired staff do not receive ILL or remote access privileges
** Restrictions
- Videos and DVDs: 1 week, No renewal
- Music Scores: Same as books for USF borrowers. 3 weeks for State University borrowers. YES renewal.
- All Other Media Items: 3 weeks, YES renewal
- State University & Community College / Special Borrowers: Media Use IN LIBRARY ONLY
- Certain employees of on campus organization may not receive library services such as Moffitt Researchers & Staff (non-Moffitt Faculty), Aramark, and Sundome Employees. For further information, contact Nancy Cunningham, Director of Academic Services.
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