Borrowing & Renewals
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Students, faculty, and staff need a current NMU ID card to borrow materials. Materials may be checked out at the Public Services Desk of the library.
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Holds and Recalls
Holds can be placed on any item with the exception of lockers, equipment and reserve items. In the library catalog, search for the desired item. Click "Request" in the "Get It" section. Remember to log into your account to access this option.
If the item is currently checked out to another patron, a hold will reserve it for you once the item is returned. If the item is available, Circulation staff will place it on the hold shelf for your convenience. You will receive an email notification when the item is available on the hold shelf. It will remain on the hold shelf for 10 days.
A recall will reset the due date for the item to five days from the date the recall was placed. Items are eligible for recall two weeks after the original check-out date or a renewal date. Fines for late recall items are double the typical rate. Recalls can only be placed by library staff.
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Depending on the type of item, after a set number of days, we consider the item lost and charge you the replacement cost of the item and a non-refundable $15 processing fee. The date you are charged is known as the billing date. There is a grace period before all charges become non-refundable. If the item is returned within the grace period, the replacement cost will be refunded and late fees will be assessed; however, the processing fee will not be refunded.
Item considered "Lost" and account charged Replacement cost becomes nonrefundable Books, Government Document, Media, Journal/Magazine, Equipment & Reserve Items 30 days overdue 10 days after billing date If the item is returned after the replacement cost refund deadline, the item is considered a gift to the library. You may request a letter acknowledging your gift at the time you return the item. Fines and processing fees are non-refundable.
If you wish to appeal charges, you must do so by submitting a Billing and Fine Appeal form within 15 days of the billing date. You will receive a response within 2 weeks.
The Lydia M. Olson Library reserves the right to suspend a patron’s borrowing privileges. Registration, diplomas, and transcripts will be held until all materials are returned and/or all fines are paid.
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Overdue Fines
Books & Media No late fines Equipment, Lockers, Conference Rooms, Reserve Items $0.60 per hour or $10 per day, Maximum $100 per item
$25 for replacement locker or conference room keyRecalled Items Fines are doubled for recalled items Faculty, staff, graduate assistants, and retirees are exempt from overdue fines.
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Renewing NMU material
Login to your library account. You may click Select All or click the appropriate checkboxes. Click Renew.
Overdue item renewals may be requested:
- By email - library@nmu.edu (include first name, last name and middle initial)
- By telephone - 906-227-2260
- In person
Renewals should be requested on or after the item's due date. Items on hold or recalled cannot be renewed. Equipment, lockers, conference rooms, and reserve items cannot be renewed.
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Renewals
- Books, government documents, and media can be renewed indefinitely unless the item is on hold or recalled.
- Equipment, lockers, conference rooms, and reserve items cannot be renewed.
Learn about MeLCat & Interlibrary Loan renewals.
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Students & Staff Faculty, Graduate Assistants, NMU Retirees Community Borrower Cardholders General Items
Books and Government Documents 1 semester 1 semester 5 weeks Media 14 days 14 days 7 days Journals/Magazines Not eligible for checkout 1 week Not eligible for checkout Reserve Material Varies Varies Not eligible for checkout Locker 1 semester 1 semester Not eligible for checkout Rooms 2 hours 2 hours Not eligible for checkout Equipment Items
Laptop Chargers 24 hours 24 hours Not eligible for checkout Phone Chargers 24 hours 24 hours Not eligible for checkout Camera & Tripods 7 days 7 days Not eligible for checkout Graphing Calculators 24 hours 24 hours Not eligible for checkout Flash Drives 7 days 7 days Not eligible for checkout -
Students & Staff Faculty, Graduate Assistants, NMU Retirees Community Borrower Cardholders General Items
Books and Government Documents 1 semester 1 semester 5 weeks Media 14 days 14 days 14 days Journals/Magazines Not eligible for checkout 1 week Not eligible for checkout Reserve Material Varies Varies Not eligible for checkout Locker 1 semester 1 semester Not eligible for checkout Rooms 2 hours 2 hours Not eligible for checkout Equipment Items
Laptop Chargers 24 hours 24 hours Not eligible for checkout Phone Chargers 24 hours 24 hours Not eligible for checkout Camera & Tripods 7 days 7 days Not eligible for checkout Graphing Calculators 24 hours 24 hours Not eligible for checkout Flash Drives 7 days 7 days Not eligible for checkout -
Lockers may be checked out at no charge for a full semester by NMU faculty, staff, and students.
See the Locker Rental Policy for details.
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If we don’t have the item you need, you can request physical and electronic resources from other libraries using our MeLCat and Interlibrary Loan services.