TexShare Library Lending Policies

University of St. Thomas
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Rev. George Hosko
University of St. Thomas 
Doherty Library 
3800 Montrose Blvd. 
Houston, TX 770076 

Interlibrary Loan 
3800 Montrose Blvd 
Houston, Texas 77006

PHONE: (713) 525-6926 
FAX: (713) 525-3886 
E-MAIL:  loans@stthom.edu
URL: http://library.stthom.edu 

LIMITATIONS: 
TexShare patrons can borrow up to four book borrowing limit at one time. There is a three-week loan with up to three renewals. Patrons may renew over the telephone at (713) 525-2180. TexShare patrons can borrow books from the main circulating collection only. All fines must be paid and all overdue books must be returned before any additional borrowing is allowed. 

ELIGIBILITY: 
To borrow books, TexShare patrons need a current TexShare card and a second form of identification,. i.e. photo ID. Borrowing transactions occur at the circulation desk located in the main lobby. 

CARD AVAILABILITY: 
TexShare patrons may use their cards during any hours that the Doherty Library is open. However, the circulation desk closes 15 minutes before the library closes. 

HOURS:  

Fall & Spring Semesters: 
Monday - Thursday: Open 8 am - midnight 
Friday: Open 8 am - 6 pm 
Saturday: Open 10 am - 6 pm 
Sunday: Open 1 pm - midnight
Call (713) 525-2190 for holiday, summer and intersession library hours.
Go to our Web site for a listing of holiday hours: http://library.stthom.edu

RETURNS: 
Borrowerers must return material by first-class mail, UPS, drop off "in person", or through TexExpress. 

US Mail: 
University of St. Thomas 
Doherty Library Circulation Dept. 
3800 Montrose Blvd. 
Houston, TX 77006 

EXPRESS MAIL:
University of St. Thomas 
Doherty Library Circulation Dept. 
3800 Montrose Blvd. 
Houston, TX 77006 OVERDUES: 
Overdue notices are sent by mail. 

RECALLS: If there is a hold on a book, then no renewals are allowed. Notification of a hold is by telephone or by mail. 

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Categories of materials that do not circulate: Periodical collection, Graduate Philosophy Collection, Special & Rare books collections, Texas History Collection, Archives Reference Books, Curriculum Guides, Reserve Materials, Microform collections. 

LOANS: Three week loan. Three renewals. Limit four books. 

FINES:   Overdue fine of ten cents/day/item. Lost and damaged books: replacement cost (or $75/book, whichever is greater) 

LOST ITEMS:   Lost items are classified as books 45 days overdue. 

BILLING:  Bills are due immediately upon receipt of fine notice. Payment is made to: "University of St. Thomas". Failure to pay will result in suspension of all borrowing privileges and billing sent to the patron's home library.