Retired Faculty and Staff Borrowing
Ramsey Library's borrowing policies and procedures for retired faculty and staff are outlined below.
To check out materials, please bring your RockyCard to the Circulation Services Desk on the main floor of Ramsey Library.
| Format | Loan Period | # of Renewals | Checkout Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 30 Days | 2 | 10 |
| CDs & DVDs | 7 Days | 1 | 10 CDs, 5 DVDs |
| Periodicals | 7 Days | 1 | 5 |
| Reference Materials | In-house Use | Non-Renewable | NA |
| Government Documents | 30 Days | 2 | 10 |
| Curriculum Materials | In-House Use | Non-Renewable | NA |
| Course Reserves1 | Varies | 1 | 10 |
| E-Books | Varies | NA | NA |
| Interlibrary Loan | Non-Circulating | Non-Renewable | NA |
| Daily Audio/Visual2 | Non-Circulating | Non-Renewable | NA |
| Hourly Audio/Visual3 | Non-Circulating | Non-Renewable | NA |
| Group Study Rooms | Room 215 Only | 1 | 1 |
1: Course reserves can check out for 2 hours, 3 hours, 1 day or 7 days, based on the preference of the professor.
2: Daily Audio/Visual devices: Camcorders, Tripods, Microphones, Projectors, Projector Screens, Calculators.
3: Hourly Audio/Visual devices: Laptops, Headphones, Optical Drives.
Please note that only 10 total items may be checked out at one time.
Renewing Materials
Materials can be renewed at the Ramsey Library Circulation Services Desk, or online.
To renew materials online:
Some materials cannot be renewed. Materials cannot be renewed if:
If you have exceeded an item's max renewals and require additional time, please bring the item to the Circulation Services Desk where a staff member can assist you. Ramsey Library is unable to renew materials over the phone.
Returning Materials
Books may be returned to either the Circulation Services Desk or one of the two library bookdrops. Our campus bookdrop is located outside of Zeis Hall, in parking lot 25. Our other bookdrop is located outside the front entrance of the library.
DVDs, CDs & technology equipment must be returned to the Circulation Desk. These items should never be placed in outside bookdrops.
| Format | Grace Period | Fines | Replacement Fees |
| Books | 4 days | $0.20 per day | $75 |
| CDs & DVDs | 1 day | $0.20 for CDs, $1 for DVDs per day | $150 |
| Periodicals | 1 day | $1 per day | $25 |
| Government Documents | 4 days | $0.20 per day | $75 |
| Course Reserves1 | Varies | Varies | $75 |
| ABC Express Books | 4 days | $0.20 per day | $60 |
| ABC Express Multimedia | 1 day | $1 per day | $60 |
| Group Study Rooms | 10 minutes | $2 per hour | $25 |
1: Course Reserves have a grace period of either 1 day or 10 minutes, depending on whether the reserve checks out daily or hourly.
Course reserves have fines of $1 per day or $1 per hour, depending on whether the reserve checks out daily or hourly.
Please note, retired faculty and staff borrowing privileges will be blocked when fines/fees owed reach $75.00 or more.
Items which are not returned 75 days after they are due will be billed, listed as lost, and the replacement cost will be charged to the borrower. If desired, a patron can replace a lost or damaged item with an exact copy of the borrowed item, pending the appropriate subject bibliographer's approval. To replace a lost item with a purchased copy:
If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Circulation Services Desk or the phone number listed above.
For questions about returns, renewals or fines, please contact Circulation Services
Location
Ramsey Library Main Floor
