Guests Eligible for a Library Card
Not Affiliated with SMU
- TexShare Card Holders
- Dallas Teachers
- Dallas City Officials
- Faculty participating in the OCLC Reciprocal Borrowing program
SMU Alumni Cards and Colophon/Friends of the Library cards may be obtained online or in person at the Fondren Library Main Desk. All other guest cards must be obtained in person at the Fondren Library Main Desk.
Books & Scores
| Loan Period |
3 weeks |
| Maximum Number |
10 items
|
| Renewals |
3 renewals
Items will be automatically renewed unless there is a hold on the item.
Guest borrowers are not eligible to place holds on materials.
|
| Overdue Fines |
Regular: $1.00/day
|
Audiovisual / Media
| Loan Period |
7 days
|
| Maximum Number |
1 item |
| Renewals |
No renewals |
| Limited Access Materials |
4 hours, in-library use; no renewals
|
| Overdue Fines |
Regular: $5.00/day
Limited Access: $1.00/hour
|
All Other Library Materials
Guest borrowers are not eligible to check out other items, but are welcome to use them in-house.
Alumni Card holders have access to
select databases. No off-campus database access is available for other guest card holders.
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
- $20.00 or more in fines/fees
- Expired, lost, or stolen library card
Report your lost or stolen library card to the Main Desk.