Reserves
Renew an Item Online through My Account (IUCAT)
Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI) Reciprocal Borrowing Program
Library Cards
Circulation Periods
Fine Policies

The Indiana University South Bend Libraries serve a community of users comprised of IU faculty, staff, students, and Indiana residents. In order to use our materials, users must:

• Have a valid library card present to check out materials
• Return materials on time and in good condition
• Behave in an orderly fashion while using the facilities, following building use policies
  

Library Cards are issued to patrons with a valid:

• Indiana drivers license
• Indiana ID
• faculty, staff, or student ID from Indiana University
• picture ID from an Indiana high school

Note: Minors without a valid high school picture ID must have a parent or guardian apply, in person and with their own ID, for a borrower's card. Applications, found at the IU Franklin D. Schurz Circulation Desk or the Learning Resource Center, state:

As a resident of Indiana, I hearby submit my child's application for the right to borrow materials from the IU South Bend Libraries. I agree that my child will comply with all its rules and regulations. I agree to pay all fines, to make good any loss or damages (at current replacement cost) to materials, and to give immediate notice of any changes of address. I understand my child's borrower's card give him/her the ability to request an account to have unfiltered access to the Internet.

Circulation Periods:

Books and Government Publications:
30 days (Indiana residents)
45 days (undergraduates)
120 days (graduates/faculty/staff)

Music Scores:
4 days

Reserve Materials:
As specified per item

Audio CDs, Audio Tapes, Media Kits:
7 days

Videos:
4 days

Renewals may be done at the circulation desk or by calling (574) 520-4440. IU faculty, staff, and students may renew using the MY ACCOUNT feature of IUCAT.

Reserve materials cannot be renewed. All items are subject to recall if needed for the reserve collection. When necessary, the library may recall material at any time regardless of whether the item is overdue, has been renewed, or has been checked out to a faculty or staff member. If not returned by the recall due date, a fine of $25 will be charged.

Music Scores, Audio CDs, Audiotapes, Videos, LaserDiscs:
$1 / day ($25 maximum per item)

Reserve Materials:
Hourly Loans:
$1.20 / hour ($25 maximum per item)
Daily Loans:
$1 / day ($25 maximum per item)

Recall Fines:
$25 per item

Replacement Fees: $83
Replacement fees are based on the average cost of a book, the maximum overdue fine, and a processing fee. If an item's cost is significantly different than the average, adjustments are made to the fee schedule to reflect this.

Damage fees are based on significance of damage. Faculty are not charged late fees but are accountable for recall fines, replacement, or damage fees.