Access & Borrowing
Borrow & Renew
Borrowing
Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for renewing or returning borrowed library materials on or before the due date in order to maintain active borrowing privileges.
Failure to return or renew materials by the due date may result in overdue fines and temporary suspension of borrowing privileges until all outstanding obligations are cleared.
Certain materials, including reserve items and special collections, may have separate loan conditions determined by the library.
Loan Periods by Borrower Category
| Borrower Category | Items Allowed | Loan Period | Automatic Renewals |
|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 10 | 14 days | Up to 2 |
| Graduate Students | 20 | 30 days | Up to 2 |
| Medical Students | 20 | 30 days | Up to 2 |
| Full-Time Employees | 50 | 90 days | Up to 2 |
| Part-Time Employees | 25 | 90 days | Up to 2 |
| Alumni (US$50 refundable deposit) | 2 | 30 days | Up to 2 |
| LAU Retirees | 5 | 30 days | Up to 2 |
| LAU Departments | 100 | 105 days | Up to 2 |
| Individual Subscription (US$200/year, US$100 semi-annual, US$20 monthly, US$5 daily) | 30 | 30 days | Up to 2 |
| Institutional Subscription (US$800/year, US$300 refundable deposit) | 30 | 30 days | Up to 2 |
Calculators: Available to students only for a maximum loan period of two (2) days.
Renewals
Library materials are automatically renewed up to two times, provided that:
- The borrower has no overdue items or outstanding fines.
- The item has not been requested or reserved by another user.
- The material is eligible for renewal in accordance with library regulations.
Borrowers may view due dates, renewal status, and account information through the "My Account" feature in the LAU Library Catalog using their university credentials.