Check Out Library Materials

 

The Checkout Desk

• The McWherter Library Checkout Desk is located on the first floor to the left.
• The Checkout Desk closes 15 minutes before the library. Check our hours online or call our library hours line at 901.678.8240.
• Questions? Call the Checkout Desk at 901.678.2205.

Your Library Card and Account

• Your University of Memphis ID, area college ID, or Special Privileges card is your library card and your only means of checking out materials from the library. You will receive three email reminders regarding the status of your checked-out materials. It is your responsibility to return items on time.
• If you are a community member or high school student, to check out print material, you need a Special Privileges card. Learn more on our Community Users page>
• To check on due dates and more for your currently checked out material, visit the My Library Account portal.
• Learn more about renewals and returns on the Renewals and Returns page.

Checkout Periods

Books and Print Materials

• UofM undergraduate students: 35 items for 30 days
• UofM graduate students: 50 items through the end of the semester
• UofM employees: 100 items through June 5^th of that year
• UofM alumni: 10 items for 30 days (with 2 renewals allowed)
• Non-UofM college students: 10 for 30 days
• Community members: 10 for 30 days
• High School/IEI students: 5 for 14 days

Video and DVD ($5.00 per day late fee)

• UofM undergraduate: 3 for 10 days
• UofM graduate: 3 for 10 days
• UofM employees: 5 for 10 days
• UofM alumni: 3 for 10 days

Music Library: CD, LP, Recital CD

• UofM undergraduate: 5 for 10 days
• UofM graduate: 10 for 10 days
• UofM employees: 20 for 10 days
• UofM alumni: 3 for 10 days

Reference, Course Reserves and Microform

• Reference materials and microform cannot be checked out and can only be used in the library.
• Course Reserves guidelines vary. Check Course Reserves here>

• Learn more about microform guidelines and the Microform Item Request Form on the Microforms page>

Technology and More

• Technology is only available to check out with a current UofM ID.
• Laptop are available to check out for 24 hours (see availability) or 1 business day (see availability).
• Technology available to check out also includes webcams, calculators, charging cords, headphones, art tablets, audio recorders, cameras, microphones, and more.
• To learn about available technology, checkout periods, late fees, and more, visit our Technology Check Out page>
• Video games can be checked out for up to 4 hours.

Late Fees and Fines

General Late Fees and Fines

• All Libraries billing is handled centrally. All fines must be paid through the Bursar's office either in person or online through myMemphis. If you have questions about a bill you have received, please contact Ben Love in the Circulation Department in McWherter Library at 901.678.8201 or bllove@memphis.edu.
• General checkout books (those available from the stacks on 3rd and 4th floors) will accrue a charge after they are 30 days late. Once a book is 30 days past due, it is assumed lost and charged the overdue fine of $7.50. Additionally, a nonrefundable $10.00 processing fee AND the replacement cost of the book are charged to the patron’s account. If the book is returned after 30 days, the replacement cost is deducted and the total due is $17.50 per book ($7.50 fine plus $10.00 processing fee).

Fines for Reserves and More

• Overdue fines for CD's accrue at the rate of $.50 per day, to a maximum $15.00 fine.
• Fines for Overnight, 24 Hour, 3 Day, and 7 Day Reserve items accrue at $1.00 per day, to a maximum $12.00 fine.
• Fines for 2 Hour Reserve items accrue at a rate of $1.00 per hour or portion of an hour, to a maximum $12.00 fine.
• Fines for circulating videos and DVD's accrue at $5.00 per day, to a maximum $50.00 fine per item.
• Recalled Materials Fines for recalled items accrue at $1.00 per day or portion of a day, to a maximum $12.00 fine.