Books

• Circulating books: 6 weeks
• Most Reserve materials: 2 hours*
• Popular Reading titles: 4 weeks*
• Books published before 1900: Non-circulating

* Available to UCSF affiliates only

Journals

• Journals published from 1900 and more than 5 years old: 1 week
• Journals published within the last 5 years: Non-circulating
• Journals published before 1900: Non-circulating

Return of Materials

• Borrowed items are due before closing time on the date due.
• Return items to inside bins or overnight book drops located at both Parnassus and Mission Bay.
• The Library is not responsible for items improperly returned.

Request renewals:

• Renew items online (before due date)
• in person at a Service Desk at Parnassus or Mission Bay,
• or by telephone, (415) 476-2336 or (415) 514-4060.
• Renew items from 5 days before the due date through the due date.
• Maximum renewal: 5 times.

Non-renewable items:

• Items which have been requested by another borrower.

Recalls

• Materials are subject to recall 14 days after the original check-out date.
• Material needed for Course Reserves may be recalled immediately.
• If recalled materials are not returned promptly borrowing privileges will be suspended.

• When any borrowed item becomes overdue, borrowing privileges are automatically suspended.
• Should an item become overdue in excess of 30 days a bill for its replacement ($30.00 or more for unbound journal issues; $70.00 or more for most books; and $35.00 or more for Popular Reading items) and an additional $20.00 processing fee will be issued.
• If the item is returned before a replacement copy is ordered, the $20.00 processing fee will stand but the replacement fee will be canceled.
• Reinstatement of borrowing privileges is contingent upon return of all late materials and/or payment of fees.
• Outstanding charges may be referred to a collection agency after 30 days and registration blocks may be applied.