Check Out Policies
For more information, contact us at 406-243-4071 or library.circ@umontana.edu.
How to Check Out
To check out library material you must present a current, valid picture ID. You can place holds, renew materials, cancel pending requests, and determine if fines have been assessed, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through your OneSearch account. The check out policies below are for items owned by Mansfield Library. Check out periods vary for items borrowed from other libraries.
Check Out Policies by Status
Material | Checkout Period* | Fees/Fines | Services |
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Books Journals Media |
1 year |
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* All items subject to recall |
Material | Checkout Period* | Fees/Fines | Services |
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Books Journals Media |
4 months |
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* All items subject to recall |
Material | Checkout Period* | Fees/Fines | Services |
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Books Journals Media |
3 weeks
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* All items subject to recall
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To log in to your library account, use your driver's license number as your username. If you forget your password, contact the Check Out Desk for assistance.
Material | Checkout Period* | Fees/Fines | Services |
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Books Journals Media |
3 weeks
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* All items subject to recall |
General Information
General item check out for students and staff is 4 months, Faculty 1 year and Montana Borrowers 3 weeks. After 3 weeks, all items are eligible for recall by placing a hold through OneSearch. The due date will be shortened to accomodate maximum access. Recall fines will be assessed if recalled items are not returned by new due date.
See fine information for general items (books, journals, media) in the tables above by user status.
Non-renewable items, reserves, recalled materials, study room keys and technology equipment accrue overdue fines.
Lost or damaged item charges include the actual replacement cost of the item and a $10 processing fee.
Users can renew general items online from the library website by logging into their My Library Account.