Research Cards are available for
visiting scholars conducting research at SMU.
Books & Scores
| Loan Period |
1 year |
| Maximum Number |
Unlimited |
| Renewals |
Unlimited
Items that have a hold are not renewable. |
| Reserves |
3 hours in-library use, 24 hours, or 3 days; no renewals
|
| Overdue Fines |
Faculty are only responsible for fines on Interlibrary Loan materials, recalls and equipment loans.
Interlibrary Loan materials and recalls: $1/day |
Holds
A hold may be requested if an item is needed by another borrower. The loan period will be reduced and a notice sent to the original borrower requiring that the item be returned by the new due date. Fees will accrue past the new due date at the rate listed above.
Bound Periodicals
In-library use only.
Audiovisual / Media
| Loan Period |
1 week |
| Maximum Number |
Unlimited |
| Renewals |
3 renewals |
| Reserves |
3 hours in-library use only, no renewals
|
| Limited Access Materials |
1 week, 3 renewals
|
| Overdue Fines |
Regular: $5/day
Limited Access and Reserves: $1/hour
|
Equipment
iPads, Chromebooks, Chromebook Chargers, Elitebooks, Elitebooks Chargers
|
1 week loan period
2 renewals
|
Mac Chargers, Phone Chargers, Mac Adapters, Calculators, HDMI Cable, Projectors
|
4 hour loan period
no renewal
$1/hour overdue fine
|
Lost Items
If library materials are not returned, the following lost item charges will apply:
Books, Scores, and Periodicals
|
$90
- $15.00 maximum overdue fines
- $75.00 lost replacement
|
| Media |
$105
- $30.00 maximum overdue fines
- $75.00 lost replacement
|
Media Limited Access
|
$225
- $30.00 maximum overdue fines
- $195.00 lost replacement
|
Circulation Blocks
A suspension of library circulation privileges will occur, if any of these situations apply to your account:
- 1 overdue recall
- $1,000.00 or more in fines/fees
- Expired, lost, or stolen SMU ID card
Report your lost or stolen SMU ID Cards to the library and Parking & ID Card Services.