Library Circulation Policies
Borrowing Privileges
Saint Louis University students, faculty, staff, and courtesy borrowers who have current identification cards may borrow books. A current Saint Louis University I.D., a MOBIUS member-school I.D., or courtesy card is required for all borrowing transactions.
- SLU I. D. holders are able to
- check out circulating materials,
- enter the Library without having to sign in, and
- add money to the card for copying purposes.
- All card holders are responsible for abiding by the rules and policies of the library from which books are borrowed.
- All card holders are responsible for any fines or charges accrued at the lending library.
Loan Periods for Library Items
Undergraduate Students
| Material Types | Loan periods | Number of Renewals | Maximum Checkouts | Fines | Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLU Books | 21 days | No limit | No limit | $.10/day | $120 (billed 30 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee) |
| MERLIN Items | 21 days | 2 | 20 items | -- | $120 (billed 45 days after the due date, $20 nonrefundable fee) |
| MOBIUS Items | 21 days | 2 | 20 items | -- | $120 (billed 45 days after the due date, $20 nonrefundable fee) |
| Media Items | 7 days | No renewal | No limit | $.10/day | $140 (billed 3 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee) |
| Study Rooms | 3 hours | No renewal | 1 at a time | $.25/hr | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due date, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| Audio Visual Rooms | 3 hours | No renewal | 1 at a time | $.25/hr | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due time, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| 2 Hour Reserve Items | 2 hours | No renewal | No limit | $.25/hr | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due time, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| 3 Day Reserve Items | 3 days | No renewal | No limit | $.25/day | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due date, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| Bound Journals/ Periodicals | No checkout | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Graduate Students/SLU Staff
| Material Types | Loan periods | Number of Renewals | Maximum Checkouts | Fines | Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLU Books | 120 days | 2 | No limit | $.10/day | $120 (billed 30 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee) |
| MERLIN Items | 120 days | 2 | 20 items | -- | $120 (billed 45 days after the due date, $20 nonrefundable fee) |
| MOBIUS Items | 21 days | 2 | 20 items | -- | $120 (billed 45 days after the due date, $20 nonrefundable fee) |
| Media Items | 7 days | No renewal | No limit | $.10/day | $140 (billed 3 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee) |
| Study Rooms | 3 hours | No renewal | 1 at a time | $.25/hr | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due date, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| Audio Visual Rooms | 3 hours | No renewal | 1 at a time | $.25/hr | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due time, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| 2 Hour Reserve Items | 2 hours | No renewal | No limit | $.25/hr | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due time, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| 3 Day Reserve Items | 3 days | No renewal | No limit | $.25/day | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due date, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| Bound Journals/ Periodicals | No checkout | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Faculty
| Material Types | Loan periods | Number of Renewals | Maximum Checkouts | Fines | Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLU Books | 120 days | 10 | No limit | -- | $120 (billed 30 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee) |
| MERLIN Items | 120 days | 2 | 30 items | -- | $120 (billed 45 days after the due date, $20 nonrefundable fee) |
| MOBIUS Items | 21 days | 2 | 20 items | -- | $120 (billed 45 days after the due date, $20 nonrefundable fee) |
| Media Items | 14 days | No renewal | No limit | -- | $140 (billed 3 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee) |
| Study Rooms | 3 hours | No renewal | N/A | $.25/hr | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due date, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| Audio Visual Rooms | 3 hours | No renewal | 1 at a time | $.25/hr | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due time, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| 2 Hour Reserve Items | 2 hours | No renewal | No limit | $.25/hr | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due time, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| 3 Day Reserve Items | 3 days | No renewal | No limit | $.25/day | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due date, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| Bound Journals/ Periodicals | 3 days | No renewal | No limit | N/A | $120.01 (billed 3 days after the due date, $.01 nonrefundable fee) |
Courtesy Borrowers
| Patron Types | Loan periods | Number of Renewals | Maximum Checkouts | Fines | Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Faculty/ Scholars Patrons | 21 Days | 3 | 10 Pius/LSLF Books Only | $.10/day | $120 (billed 30 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee) |
| 1818 High School Students | 21 Days | 3 | 4 Pius/LSLF Books Only | $.10/day | $120 (billed 45 days after the due date, $20 nonrefundable fee) |
| 1818 High School Faculty | 120 Days | No Limit | 20 items | N/A | $120 (billed 45 days after the due date, $20 nonrefundable fee) |
| Concordia Seminary | 21 Days | 3 | 10 Pius/LSLF Books Only | $.10/day | $120.00 (billed 30 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee) |
| DuBourg Society | 21 days | 3 | 10 Pius/LSLF Books Only | $.10/day | $120.00 (billed 30 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee) |
| SIUE Faculty | 21 days | 3 | 6 Pius/LSLF Books Only | $.10/day | $120.00 (billed 30 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee) |
| Infopass | 21 Days | No renewal | 4 Pius/LSLF Books Only | $.10/day | $120.00 (billed 30 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee)) |
| Library Associates | 21 Days | 3 | 20 Pius/LSLF Books Only | $.10/day | $125 (billed 40 hours after the due time, $10 nonrefundable fee) |
| Missouri Province Jesuits | 21 days | 3 | 50 Pius/LSLF Books Only | $.10/day | $120.00 (billed 30 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee) |
| Upward Bound High School Students | 21 days | 3 | 4 Pius/LSLF Books Only | $.10/day | $120.00 (billed 30 days after the due date, $5 nonrefundable fee) |
Renewals
Books that meet these criteria
- are within 7 days prior to their due date or later
- have not been billed for replacement
- have not been requested by another borrower
- have not reached the renewal limit may be renewed online using the View Your Circulation Record function of the catalog.
Patrons also may renew by email, by telephone, or at the Circulation Desk. If a book has reached its renewal limit, it must be brought to the Circulation Desk to be checked in before it can be renewed again.