Library General Information: Faculty/Staff

Books & Government Documents:

• Denison items: 1 year w/ 6 renewals
  Note: New York Times Bestsellers are loaned for 21 days and may only be renewed ONCE
• CONSORT items: 1 year w/ 1 renewal
• OhioLINK items: 21 days w/ up to 6 renewals

There are a limited number of desks available for faculty to use in a lockable room in the library.

Periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers):

• 3 days w/ NO renewals

Sound Recordings (CD):

• Denison items: 100 days w/ up to 6 renewals
• CONSORT items: do not circulate
• OhioLINK items: 7 days w/ 3 renewals

Video Recordings (DVD & VHS):

• Denison items: 7 days w/ 3 renewals
• CONSORT items: 7 days w/ 3 renewals
• OhioLINK items: 7 days w/ 3 renewals

Media Equipment:

• Laptops, Projectors, "Roadie" Kits, Digital Audio Recorders, Overhead Projectors: 7 days w/ 1 renewals
• Digital Still Cameras, Digital Video Cameras, Portable Stereos, Tripods, Cardioid Microphones, & Power Adapters:
  • 2 days w/ NO renewals
  • Must be returned by closing on the due date

Reference & Special Collection Materials:

• These items DO NOT CIRCULATE. Ask at Reference or Circulation for a special exception, 1-day loan.

Overdue Fines & Replacement Costs:
The library does not collect overdue fines or replacement charges. All fees must be paid at the University Cashier's Office on the 1st Floor of the Doane Administration Building.

• Failure to respond to a recall notice: $2.00/day per item
• Replacement Costs:
  • $125 per item for books, CDs, and videos (some very expensive items may be replacement cost)
  • Media Equipment: Actual item cost
  • Locker Keys: $20 each
  • Locks: $40 each

Under Sec. 2935.041 of the Ohio Revised Code, a person suspected of theft or mutilation of library materials may be detained by a library staff member, either to recover the property or to wait until proper authorities arrive on site. Mutilation of library materials is handled on a case-by-case basis.

Books & Government Documents:

• Denison items: 21 days w/ up to 6 renewals
  Note: New York Times Bestsellers may only be renewed ONCE
• CONSORT items: 21 days w/ up to 6 renewals
• OhioLINK items: 21 days w/ up to 6 renewals

Periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers):

• Ask at Circulation or Learning Commons Desk

Sound Recordings (CD):

• Denison items: 21 days w/ up to 6 renewals
• CONSORT items: do not circulate
• OhioLINK items: 7 days w/ 3 renewals

Video Recordings (DVD & VHS):

• Denison items: 7 days w/ 3 renewals
• CONSORT items: 7 days w/ 3 renewals
• OhioLINK items: 7 days w/ 3 renewals

Media Equipment:

• Laptops, Projectors, "Roadie" Kits, Portable Screens, Digital Audio Recorders: 7 days w/ 1 renewals
• Digital Still Cameras, Digital Video Cameras, Portable Stereos, Tripods, Cardioid Microphone, & Power Adaptors:
  • 2 days w/ NO renewals
  • Must be returned by closing on the due date

Reference & Special Collection Materials:

• These items DO NOT CIRCULATE. Ask at Reference or Circulation for a special exception, 1-day loan.

Overdue Fines & Replacement Costs:
The library does not collect overdue fines or replacement charges. All fees must be paid at the University Cashier's Office on the 1st Floor of the Doane Administration Building.

• Failure to respond to a recall notice: $2.00/day per item
• Replacement Costs
  • $125 per item for books, CDs, and videos (some very expensive items may be replacement cost)
  • Media Equipment: Actual item cost
  • Locker Keys: $20 each
  • Locks: $40 each

Under Sec. 2935.041 of the Ohio Revised Code, a person suspected of theft or mutilation of library materials may be detained by a library staff member, either to recover the property or to wait until proper authorities arrive on site. Mutilation of library materials is handled on a case-by-case basis.