Borrowing Policy for Friends of the Libraries and Alumni

Requirements for Borrowing

Borrowers must be current members of the WSU Friends of the Libraries or gold members of the WSU Alumni Association.

A photo ID AND a membership or library card or other proof of affiliation is required to borrow materials. The University Libraries will issue a WSU library card if you do not already have a library account in our online circulation system. Lost WSU library cards may be replaced for $5.

The University Libraries will accept a driver's license for identification if the information on the license can be verified by a current library record in our online circulation system.

A barcoded library card is preferred to borrow materials in person from other OhioLINK libraries or WSU affiliated libraries, but a unique identifier and photo ID is acceptable.

Fees for Friends of the Library Accounts

• Friends of the Library
  • Webster (Individual borrowing level membership), $50/year
  • Bookworm membership, including 2 library cards, $125/year
  • Infophile membership, including 2 library cards, $500/year
• WSU Alumni Association Members: no charge except gold Alumni Association membership
• Other Users: no charge with proof of affiliation

Limits on Borrowing

Borrowing is normally limited to a total of 5 items, including up to 5 media items. Exceptions may be authorized by the Head of Resource Delivery Services. Borrowers may also place requests on up to 5 items including OhioLINK and SearchOhio items.

Renewing and Account Information

• If eligible, materials will be automatically renewed.
• Books which have been requested by others users may not be renewed.
• When the renewal limit has been reached, items must be returned to the library to be discharged.
• Account information including online renewals, books checked out, requested items and fines owed are available by logging into My Account
• Local Hospital Library renewals may vary.

Returning

Books may be returned to the University Libraries or any affiliated hospital library location. Although an outside book drop is available at the Dunbar Library, non-book materials should be returned at the Circulation Desk. A receipt may be requested when paying a fine.

Fines

Log into My Account to check material due dates and overdue fines.

OhioLINK - Books

• Day 1-6 overdue: no fine
• Day 8-30 overdue: $3.50 + $0.50/day
• additional $35 processing fee for invoicing

OhioLINK - Media

• $0.50/day beginning on the first day overdue
• Day 30 $15 accumulated fines + $35 processing fee for invoicing

SearchOhio - Books and Media

• $0.50/day for 50 days
• Day 30 $25 accumulated fines + $25 processing fee for invoicing

Overdue Notices

Most notices are sent by email if you have provided an email address.

Billed, Lost or Damaged Materials

WSU Dunbar and Lake Campus Library: The minimum replacement fee for any lost or damaged book, periodical, or media item is 1) $75 plus a $25 processing fee plus fines or 2) a billing fee, if applicable.

• Processing fees are automatically added when an item is billed and are automatically removed if the book is returned in good condition.
• Fines are automatically converted to a $50 billing fee when an item is 50 days overdue and reduced to $25 if the item is returned in good condition. This fee is not refundable.
• Actual replacement costs will apply if the cost of the item is above $75.

OhioLINK replacement fees are $75 plus a $35 non-refundable processing fee plus fines, if any.

SearchOhio replacement fees are $25 plus a $25 non-refundable processing fee.

If the original item is returned after the replacement costs and processing fees have been paid, the borrower may receive some reduction of these charges. The Head of Resource Delivery Services determines whether a refund can be issued and the amount.

If a damaged item is repairable, the library will determine the cost of repair and bill accordingly.

*Items may be renewed if there are no other requests for them