Special Borrowers Privileges and Loan Periods
Special borrowing privileges may be obtained by members of the categories below. Eligible candidates must complete the Special Borrower Registration Form and provide the required documentation.
Special borrowers include:
- Visiting scholars
- Visiting faculty
- Courtesy appointments
- BOLLI members
- Faculty and staff family members
- Temporary university staff (not hired through Human Resources)
- Local clergy
- Other affiliates
Loan Periods
| Material Type | Loan Period | Renewal Period |
|---|---|---|
| Main Library Stacks | 60 days | 3 renewals |
| Media (DVDs, CDs, |
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 |
Fines
For more information on fines and lost item fees, visit Fines and Fees.
| Material Type | Overdue Fine Amount | Maximum Overdue Fines |
|---|---|---|
| Main Library Stacks | No overdue fines | No overdue fines |
| Media (DVDs, CDs, VHSs) | No overdue fines | No overdue fines |
| Recreational Reading and Juvenile Literature | No overdue fines | No overdue fines |
| Journals, periodicals, non-circulating materials | No overdue fines | No overdue fines |
| Course Reserves | $2 per hour | $100 |
| Course Reserve Media | $2 per hour | $100 |
Family Cards
Spouses, domestic partners, and children (age 13 or older) of Brandeis faculty and staff may obtain a book borrowing card from the Brandeis University Library.
The Brandeis faculty or staff member assumes responsibility for all material and fines. Cards expire at the end of each academic year. When family members register to borrow for the first time, they must be accompanied by the Brandeis faculty or staff member. The Brandeis faculty or staff member will present their university ID to circulation staff and must co-sign for the family card.
Library privileges cover the right to borrow Brandeis books only and do not include Boston Library Consortium cards, Interlibrary Loan, or off-campus access to subscription databases.
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 and Borrowing Desk (Goldfarb Level 1), by responding to our email notices, or by emailing borrowing@brandeis.edu.