Library Policies

Eligible Borrowers

Unity Environmental University members

Includes currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff. A Unity ID is required to borrow library materials.

Responsibilities of Borrowers
Borrowers are responsible for the timely return of all materials charged out to their account. Borrowers are also responsible for any damages to materials charged out to their accounts, and for notifying the library of any changes in address.

Loan Periods 

There is no limit to the number of books a borrower may check out. Loan periods may be extended over holiday, semester and summer breaks with the permission of the library staff.

Renewals

Borrowed materials may be renewed if they have not been recalled or placed on hold for another patron. Equipment is renewed on a case by case basis.

Holds

Patrons may place a hold (reserve) on materials already checked out to another patron. Place holds using the Request feature in Minerva, at the Service Desk, or by emailing library@unity.edu.

Returning materials

Books may be returned either to the Service Desk or placed in the book drop slot in the library entrance. Equipment must be returned to the Service Desk.

Overdue Fines

Fines

Students will be charged an overdue fine for returning course reserve materials and equipment past the due date.

Library privileges will be suspended when fines total over $5.00.

Overdue or Lost Materials

All library users will be billed for the replacement of library materials not returned.

Library privileges will be suspended until overdue fines are paid / replacement bill paid.