See also Reserves
Summary chart of Circulation loan periods, fines, etc.
Circulation
How to Borrow | Book Loan Period | Media Centre Loan Period | Returning Material | Overdues | Holds | Lost Material | Address Change | Suspension of Borrowing Privileges|
HOW TO BORROW:
Faculty, staff, and students of UPEI must bring or acquire a Campus Card for borrowing privileges; to obtain a card you can go to the University's Sports Centre or Residence services. If you are a community user, click to download a Registration Form or pick one up from the Service Desk. Campus Cards or Community Borrower Cards must be presented for circulation transactions. Any fines incurred are the responsibility of the cardholder. The Library is not responsible for loaned or lost cards. Lost cards must be reported to the Service Desk and to UPEI Security Services immediately to avoid unauthorized use. Your lost card may be turned in to the Library Service Desk or Security Services, please check both places before obtaining a replacement card; replacement cost is $20.00 plus tax.
Off-campus borrowers (members of the general public without previous UPEI association):
To borrow books from the Library you must first create an active borrowing account. To do so, you will have to fill out a Registration Form or acquire one from the Service Desk. Please present this form with Photo ID and proof of address to a member of staff. They will be able to issue you a paper borrower card or use your PEI Public Library card, if you have one.
Anyone under the age of 18 will need to have a parent or guardian's signature to acquire a borrowing account. The parent or guardian must be present at the time of registration and provide Photo ID.
Alumni Borrowers:
After graduating your account will become public and you will still be able to borrow books from our collection. Your UPEI card can still be used as your borrower card, however if you no longer have your UPEI card you will be issued a paper card replacement or you can use your PEI Public Library card, if you have one.
Please note:
- Library cards must be presented for all circulation transactions.
- Public Library accounts will expire after 1 year. To renew your account you must visit the Service Desk and update any changes to your contact information.
- Any fines incurred are the responsibility of the cardholder.
- The Library is not responsible for loaned or lost cards. Lost cards must be reported to the Service Desk immediately to avoid unauthorized use. Your lost card may have been turned in to the Library Service Desk (902-566-0583) or Security Services (902-566-0384); please check both places before obtaining a replacement card.
- You do not need a borrower card to use our public computers or do in-house research. The Service Desk is happy to help anyone with or without a borrower card.
BOOK LOAN PERIOD:
Circulating books normally have a loan period of 28 days for undergraduate students with five automatic renewals, provided they are not requested by another patron, you may recieve a recall notice. Reserve material cannot be renewed. Faculty borrowing information can be found at the Circulation Borrower Regulations for Faculty web page.
MEDIA CENTRE LOAN PERIOD:
Audio-cassettes and slides can be borrowed for 28 days with five automatic renewals. For more information on this or other Media Centre details, please contact staff at the Service Desk at 902-566-0583.
RETURNING LIBRARY MATERIAL:
Library material is to be returned to the Service Desk. When the Library is closed, the book drop located outside the Library can be used, though borrowers do so at their own risk. (All Media Centre material must be returned to the Service Desk.) Fines are assessed according to the date material is received in the Department. Please note: If the Library is open, Reserve items must be returned to the Service Desk. If you are unable to return materials during regular operating hours, contact the Service Desk by email circdesk@upei.ca or phone 902-566-0583.
OVERDUES AND FINE RATES:
There are no fines on regular loan materials, but fines are assessed on overdue Reserve materials. Borrowers can check under My Library Account to see when items are due and/or renew items. Please return all items to the Library on or before the due date. Fines are paid at the Service Desk during operating hours. Fines on reserve items are $1/day, and on laptops are $5/day.
HOLDS:
Holds (up to 5 at one time) can be placed on material already signed out. This can be done by the Service Desk staff or through the Library catalogue. Please note that the Hold service is only for those circulating items which have "Checked out" as their status, not for items which are available in the Library or for non-circulating items such as Reference material. A borrower cannot place a hold on a book they currently have signed out.
LOST AND DAMAGED MATERIAL:
The penalty for lost or damaged material is a minimum of $50.00.
ADDRESS CHANGE:
Library patrons must notify the Service Desk immediately of any change in address or phone number by filling out a Registration form, and bringing it to the Service Desk.
SUSPENSION OF ALL BORROWING PRIVILEGES:
All borrowing privileges will automatically be suspended when a borrower has reached $10.00 in fines.
PLEASE NOTE: For additional information, please inquire at the Service Desk or telephone 902-566-0583.
The Library is a place for study and research. Out of courtesy for the study needs of others, noise is not permitted in the Super Quiet study areas. Conversation should be kept to a minimum in the Library. Your co-operation is appreciated!