TexShare Library Lending Policies

University of Texas - Dallas 
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

Deborah Gilbert-Stadigh, Circulation Services Manager
The Eugene McDermott Library
The University of Texas at Dallas
P.O. Box 830643, MC 33
Richardson, TX 75083-0643
PHONE: (972) 883-2593
FAX: (972) 883-2473
E-Mail: deborah@utdallas.edu
URL: http://www.utdallas.edu/library

LIMITATIONS: Only circulating collections are available to TexShare borrowers. Privileges do not extend to Interlibrary Loan, reserves, Special Collections, other non-circulating materials, or access to electronic resources restricted by licensing agreements.

ELIGIBILITY: Academic borrowers must present a current Texas university ID card and a valid Texas driver\'s license or Texas identification card and TexShare card. Public borrowers must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid Texas driver\'s license or Texas identification card in addition to their TexShare card.

CARD AVAILABILITY: Applications for TexShare cards are accepted each day that the Library is open. For public library participants, undergraduate and master level students and staff, cards are valid until the end of the current semester or until the date indicated by the issuing library. Cards are valid until August 31st for faculty and doctoral students.

HOURS:

Monday - Thursday 8am - midnight
Friday 8am - Midnight
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 1pm - Midnight
Hours change during holiday and intersession periods - call for hours.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Renewal in person, by telephone or in-house on online catalog.

RETURNS: TexShare borrowers are responsible for returning materials by the due date of the material. These materials must be returned either in person or by first class mail. Late fees will be assessed for materials received after the due date.

MAIL RETURN:

Circulation Desk
McDermott Library
University of Texas at Dallas
P.O. Box 830643
Richardson, TX 75083-0643

EXPRESS MAIL:

Circulation Desk
McDermott Library
University of Texas at Dallas
2601 N. Floyd Road
Richardson, TX 75083-0643

OVERDUES: Overdue notices are sent by mail. The UT- Dallas Libraries send 4 overdue notices as a courtesy and accept no responsibility for the late or non-delivery of a notice.

RECALLS: All materials are subject to recall. If an item is recalled, the recall due date on the notice replaces the original due date. Higher fines are in effect for overdue recalled items. A notice will be mailed.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference and law materials, Periodicals, items in Special Collections, some government documents, reserve items, microforms, maps, and other non-circulating items.

LOAN POLICIES: Undergraduate TexShare cardholders are allowed 1 book for 7 days with no renewals. Graduate TexShare cardholders are allowed 5 books for 3 weeks with one renewal. Faculty/Staff TexShare cardholders are allowed 10 books for 3 weeks with two renewals. Public TexShare cardholders are allowed 1 book for 3 days with no renewals. Failure to return items will result in a loss of privileges.

FINES: $.50 per item per day ($30.00 maximum fine) $25.00 non-refundable processing fee for items declared lost.

LOST ITEMS: 60 days overdue. Actual replacement charge or $85.00 out-of-print charge.

BILLING: Bills are due upon receipt. Lost book bills more than 90 days late are referred to collection agencies.

ADDITIONAL: http://www.utdallas.edu/library/circ