TexShare Library Lending Policies

University of Houston Libraries
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Diane Bruxvoort, Head of Access Services
University of Houston Libraries
Houston, TX
77204-2091
Phone: (713) 743-9714
FAX: (713) 743-9811
E-Mail: dbruxvoort@uh.edu

LIMITATIONS: Students and public borrowers may borrow four books at one time. Faculty and staff may borrow 10 books at one time. Borrowing privileges are revoked if the patron has overdue books. All books are subject to recall; the due date on the recall notice replaces the due date originally issued. Texshare borrowers do not have Interlibrary loan privileges.

ELIGIBILITY: Prospective borrowers must present a TexShare card and social security number at the circulation Services Desk of M.D. Anderson Library. Academic borrowers must also present a university ID card which should designate the prospective borrowers as faculty member, staff member or student. Public borrowers must be at least 16 years of age and present a valid TX driver's license or TX identification card in addition to their Texshare card and social security number.

CARD AVAILABILITY: TexShare borrowing privileges can be arranged during all hours of operation of M.D. Anderson Library. Student TexShare cards will be honored through the semester in which they were issued, and during the following intersession. Faculty, staff and public TexShare cards will be honored throughout the fiscal year in which the cards were issued.

HOURS:

Mon - Th, 7 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Fri, 7 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Sat, 9 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Sun, 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Hours vary during finals, summer sessions and intersessions. To obtain these and branch library hours call (713) 743-1050 or check the UH Libraries web site: http://info.lib.uh.edu.

RENEWALS: One renewal is allowed, unless the book has been requested by another library user. Renewals may be made in person or through the online catalog, which can be accessed through the library web site, http://info.lib.uh.edu.

RETURNS: Returns can be made to the circulation desk/ M.D. Anderson Library or by mail. Return receipts are available upon request. Materials may not be returned to the home library's interlibrary loan department.

Mail Return:We recommend that you insure each item for $73.00.

U.S. Mail Circulation Services
University of Houston Libraries
Houston TX 77204-2091

Express Mail:
UPS Address Circulation Services
University Libraries University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Rd
Houston TX 77204-2091

OVERDUES: Ordinarily, two overdue notices will be mailed. However, patrons are required to return books upon the due date whether or not overdue notices have been received.

RECALLS: All books are subject to recall. If an item is recalled, the due date on the recall notice replaces the due date originally issued. Fines of $1.00 per day are charged for books that are not returned by the newly assigned due date.

NON-CIRCULATING: Many types of materials, including journals, are used in-house only, and are not available for circulation. These are designated in our library catalog as LIBRARY USE ONLY.

LOANS: Students and public borrowers with TexShare cards may borrow books for three weeks. Faculty and staff may keep books until the first day of the last month of the current semester. Some items are designated with special loan periods, which would apply to all borrowers.

FINES: Fines are charged for materials that are checked out from Reserve Services and for items that are recalled. Fines for reserve materials are $2.00 per day and for recalled items are $1.00 per day.

LOST ITEMS: The Library currently charges $73.00 for a lost book.

BILLING: Please notify the library of lost books as soon as possible in order to avoid billing and late fees charged by the university accounting office.

ADDITIONAL: If you have any further questions about library circulation policies or procedures, please call (713) 743-9710.