Library Materials Policies

Checkout Policy

Course Reserve Policies

Guest User Policies

Checkout Policy

​​​Last Updated:  03/2024​

Identification

A CMU ID or guest borrower card will be required for borrowing and renewing. To receive a guest card, picture identification will be required. 

Loan Periods

​Exceptions

• Multicultural Videos - 7 days
• Games Collection - 7 days
• Media Collection Videos - Variable
• Browsing Collection - 28 days
• Course Reserves - Variable
  
• Documents on Demand Material - Variable
• Equipment - Variable
  

Recalled Material

In the rare cases when we need to recall an item, please return it in a timely manner. The library will assess a fine for recalled items that are overdue.

Return of Material

Please return materials to one of the following locations: return slots at the 2nd floor Library Services Desk, one of the exterior or interior book drops at the Park Library, or mailed to Central Michigan University, Library Services Desk, Park Library 221, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Renewals

Most materials are automatically renewed a limited number of times unless requested by someone else. If an item is requested by someone else, the due date may be shortened, and a renewal will not be allowed. Materials may be renewed at the Library Services Desk, by telephone 989-774-3114, by email CMULibraries@cmich.edu, or online by logging in to Library Smart Search.

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Course Reserve Policies

Identification

A CMU ID or guest borrower card is required to borrow and renew course reserve material.

Availability

Course reserve materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Loan Periods

• 24 Hours
  Videos/DVDs.
  
• 3 Hours
  Library use only.
• 24 Hours, 3 Days, and 1 Week
  Material may leave the library. Please return all course reserve material to the Library Services Desk to avoid late fees.

Renewals

You may re-check out the material only if no one else is waiting for it.

Overdue Material

Overdue notifications will be emailed to your cmich account.

• 3 Hour Reserve:
  $1.00 for the first hour, up to a maximum of $5
• 24 Hours, 3 Days, and 1 Week Reserve:
  $5.00 fine

Lost Material

Material not returned within 2 days of due date will be assumed lost. The borrower will be charged the actual library purchase price. If the purchase price cannot be determined a $60.00 replacement charge will be assessed. If a lost item is returned within 6 months, the replacement charge will be credited to the borrower's account.

Questions?

Please email any questions or concerns to creserve@cmich.edu or call ​(989) 774-3828​.​

Last Updated: 3/1/2024​