Checking Out Library Materials
- How long can I check out a book?
- How do I renew books?
- What if someone else has the book I need?
- Can I check out a journal?
- What about videos & CDs?
- How much are overdue fines?
- How do I pay overdue or replacement fines?
HOW LONG CAN I CHECK OUT A BOOK FROM DE PAUL?
- DePaul undergraduates may check out DePaul books for 4 weeks, DePaul graduate students may check out DePaul books for 8 weeks and DePaul faculty & staff may check out DePaul books for 16 weeks.
- DePaul Law Library books generally circulate for 1 week.
- Due dates for books from other libraries will vary.
- Consult the Privileges page for further details. [Top]
HOW DO I RENEW BOOKS?
- Online, by clicking My Account in the library catalog and logging in with your 14-digit bar code ID number and last name.
- By phone: Call (312) 362-8433.
- In person at any library Access Services desk (the front desk at the Richardson, Loop Campus and Cooney Libraries). [Top]
WHAT IF SOMEONE ELSE HAS THE BOOK I NEED?
- Current DePaul students or faculty/staff may request a recall.
- The person who has the book will be asked to return it within 10 days.
- The quickest way to get the book is usually to to request it from another CARLI library using the I-Share Library Catalog. [Top]
CAN I CHECK OUT A JOURNAL?
No, periodicals cannot be checked out. When you find a journal or newspaper in the catalog, you will see the label "Non-Circulating." You can use the periodical in the library, and photocopy any articles you need. [Top]
WHAT ABOUT VIDEOS AND CDs?
- Music CDs and audiotapes circulate for one week. You may also use these materials in the Media Viewing/Listening Room.
- Most videotapes can be checked out for one week unless they are on reserve for a class.
- Most reserve items must be used in the library; some may be checked out overnight. [Top]
HOW MUCH ARE OVERDUE FINES?
Overdue fines for students are:
- 10¢ a day for books
- $2 a day for videos
- $2 per hour for reserve items.
- The maximum fine for a lost book is $60; if the book is returned, $50 is refunded.
- The maximum fine for a lost video is $110 (except videos costing more than $100, as noted in the library catalog).
Please call the Billing Assistant at (773) 325-7774 for questions about fines. [Top]
HOW DO I PAY OVERDUE OR REPLACEMENT FINES?
- Use your DePaul ID Demon Express account at the Loop or Lincoln Park Campus Libraries.
- You can also mail or drop off a check at any campus library.
