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NORTHERN CAMPUS LIBRARY SERVICES: Borrowing Regulations

Library Services

  • You may borrow library materials from the U of R Library and affiliated colleges
  • You may expect library instruction and research  assistance
  • You may request Inter-Library Loan (ILL) for library materials not available from the U of R and affiliated colleges

Loan Period

  • Loan period for students is 28 days; loan period is one semester for sessionals
  • Reserve materials, reference materials and journals do not circulate
  • You are responsible for ensuring that library material is returned promptly and in the same condition as when received

To Request Library Materials

  • Contact the library by phone, fax or in person
  • Provide your name and student ID number
  • Describe the nature of your library request by identifying specific materials and by providing a precise description of the subject matter

Photo Identification Cards

  • Students, faculty and staff are required to present a validated photo identification card for the purpose of borrowing library materials or for requesting access to other library services
  • Lost or stolen photo identification cards should be immediately reported to library staff to protect against unauthorized borrowing
  • There is a fee for replacing lost, stolen or damaged library cards

Placing Holds on Library Materials

  • If an item in the library is not available for immediate loan, the library staff can place a hold on the item for you
  • Please call the library to inquire if the item has arrived

Overdue Items

  • Fines will be charged for items returned late.  Fines accumulate daily:
  • General collections ~ $0.50/day to a maximum of $16.00
  • Reserve materials ~ $0.50/day to a maximum of $16.00
  • Recalled materials ~ $3.00/day after recall deadline
  • When accumulated fines and charges reach the $16.00 maximum, your borrowing privileges will be suspended

Replacement Cost for Damaged or Lost Materials

  • You are responsible for the cost of replacement of library materials. If you lose a library item, a fine of $16.00 plus a replacement charge of $50.00 per item will be automatically charged to your patron record
  • If damaged or lost material is out-of-print, the replacement cost will be market price or best estimate of the library item
  • Your borrowing privileges will be suspended until the lost item is paid for or returned to the library
  • Refunds will be made if the lost item is returned within six months of payment

Photocopy Services at Northern Campus Library

  • Students have access to a pay per use photocopier in the Library located in Room B-1 (Basement Level)
  • The photocopier accepts any type of coins, except pennies, and charges 0.10 cents per copy
  • Photocopy cards are available in the library for purchase

Inter-Library Loan (ILL) from the U of R’s UREAD Services

  • You may request ILL service for journal articles if they are electronically unavailable from the U of R Databases by filling out the ILL (Inter-Library Loan) Request form found on the U of R’s WebVoyage home page
  • You must provide complete bibliographic information (i.e: author, title or article, name of journal, volume & issue number of journal, year of publication, and page numbers)

Delivery of Materials for Off-Campus Students

  • Library materials will be sent to the student's mailing address
  • The library will assume responsibility for postage and courier services

Library Hours

  • Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and remains open during the lunch hour
  • The library is also open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Library Staff Telephone Numbers

  • TOLL FREE 1-866-526-6578
  • Suzy Bear, Librarian (306) 765-3333 Ext 7430
  • Jennifer Scott, Library Technician (306) 765-3333 Ext 7425