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Lending Policy
Please contact Victoria Wagner, Access Services Librarian
wagnerv@wpunj.edu
or 720-3190 with questions about these services.
| Media Services |
Reserves Information |
Who may borrow materials?
- Students, faculty and staff of William Paterson University may borrow materials upon presentation of a valid University I.D.
- Alumni must use a William Paterson University Alumni card to borrow materials. Alumni cards are available from the Alumni Office(phone: 973-720-2175).
- NJALN, students, faculty and staff of the following state colleges and universities may also borrow materials: New Jersey City University, Kean University, Montclair State University, NJIT, Ramapo College, Rowan University, Stockton State College, and The College of New Jersey. A valid, barcoded ID from that institution is required.
- Passaic County residents, who are at least 18 years of age, may borrow materials with a valid public library card from the following towns: Bloomingdale, Clifton, Haledon, Hawthorne, Little Falls, N. Haledon, Passaic, Paterson, Pompton Lakes, Ringwood, Totowa, Wanaque, Wayne, West Milford, or West Paterson - and a second form of identification.
Loan Policies
Material |
Loan Period |
Renewals |
Fines |
Books | 28 days | 1 | $0.25/day |
Audiocassettes | 14 days | 1 | $1.00/day |
Audio CDs | 14 days | 1 | $1.00/day |
Computer Software | 7 days | 1 | $1.00/day |
Films | 3 days | 1 | $1.00/day |
Filmstrips | 14 days | 1 | $1.00/day |
Records | 14 days | 1 | $1.00/day |
Videocassettes | 3 days | 1 | $1.00/day |
Videodisc | 3 days | 1 | $1.00/day |
Reserves | same day |
0 | $5.00/day |
The following do not circulate and must be used in the Library: Reference materials, maps, Special Collections, periodicals, microforms; as well as, textbooks, curriculum guides and teaching aids from the Curriculum Materials Department.
Book Renewals
- You may renew library books one time prior to the due date.
- Overdue material must be brought to the Lending Services desk for renewal.
- Items not eligible for renewal:
- Books requested by another borrower
- Books needed for Reserves
- For further information, please call Lending Services 973.720.3180 or email renewal@wpunj.edu
Renewal Options:
By Telephone:
- Contact our voice mailbox at 973.720.3803.
- For processing, your message must include the following information:
your name, your social security number, your phone number
- Lending Services will mail you a copy of your current record reflecting the new due dates.
By Electronic Mail:
- Send us an email at renewal@wpunj.edu
- For processing, your message must include the following information:
your name, your social security number, your phone number
- Lending Services will contact you by email to confirm your new due dates.
In Person:
- Bring materials for renewal to the Lending Services desk during Library hours.
Holds/Recall
If an item is checked out to another borrower, students, faculty or staff of William Paterson University may ask that it be held for them when returned. A notice will be sent when the item becomes available.
A book may be recalled if requested by another patron or needed for class reserve. The current borrower will receive a notice that the item is needed. If deemed necessary the Library may shorten the item’s current loan period to make it available to the next borrower. Fines may be charged if the material is not returned promptly.
Overdue Fines
Fines for overdue library materials are collected as follows: $.25 per day for books; $1.00 per day for AV materials and computer software; and $5.00 a day for Reserve materials. Maximum overdue fines are $20.00 per item.
Payment by check or money order is recommended.
Billing for Overdue Material
If material is not returned thirty five days after the due date, a bill for replacement is sent. Replacement costs vary for types of material.
Fines accrue until the overdue item is returned. Maximum overdue fines are $20.00 per item.
Lost and Damaged Materials
Borrowers are responsible for all materials charged out on their record, and will be required to pay the replacement costs for each lost or damaged item. Fees vary for types of materials.
Non-Compliance
If a borrower does not comply with Library policies, the following will apply:
- Borrowing privileges will be suspended until resolution of obligations.
- A Hold will be placed on a student’s record, which will not allow the release of transcripts or diplomas.
- After sixty days, obligations will be referred to the New Jersey Set-Off Individual Liability program which will deduct fees from NJ Income Tax refunds and NJ Homestead Rebates.
- After six months, obligations will be submitted to a professional collection agency.
Updated 8/6/01 9:37:52 AM
V. Wagner