Undergraduate Students
Listed below are borrowing privilege and fine information for general library materials.
For Senior Honors Thesis Writers visit the Graduate and Senior Honor Theses page.
Loan Periods
| Material Type | Loan Period | Renewal Period |
|---|---|---|
| Main Library Stacks | 1 semester | 3 single semester renewals |
| Media (DVDs, CDs, VHSs) | 7 days | 3 renewals |
| Recreational Reading and Juvenile Literature | 60 days | No renewals |
| Journals, periodicals, non-circulating materials | Non-circulating | No renewals |
| Course Reserves | 2 hours | No renewals |
| Course Reserve Media | 4 hours | No renewals |
| Lockers | 1 semester | 3 single semester renewals |
Fines
| Material Type | Overdue Fine Amount | Maximum Overdue Fines |
|---|---|---|
| Main Library Stacks | No overdue fines | |
| Media (DVDs, CDs, VHSs) | No overdue fines | |
| Recreational Reading and Juvenile Literature | No overdue fines | |
| Journals, periodicals, non-circulating materials | No overdue fines | |
| Course Reserves | $2 per hour | $100 |
| Course Reserve Media | $2 per hour | $100 |
| Lockers | $0.25 per day | $10 |
For more information on fines and lost item fees, visit Fines and Fees.
Renewing Your Items
You may renew eligible materials if they have not been requested by another borrower. Books and media can be renewed through OneSearch from the My Account section, in person at the Information & Borrowing Desk, by responding to our email notices, or by emailing borrowing@brandeis.edu.