Circulation Policy
The full policy is posted as Internal Governing Policy #54.
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Checking out Materials
- A current EIU ID card is required to charge-out materials.
- An email receipt is sent automatically when items are checked in. A printed receipt is given upon request when books are returned in person. Keep your receipts at least 30 days.
- Library patrons are charged replacement cost for lost, stolen, or damaged library materials. If you have questions on your replacement fee you can appeal it in writing (Fee Review Request Form / I-Share Fee Review Request).
Renewals and Requests
You may renew some items through MyAccount.
If a book you want is owned by EIU and is already charged out, you may request another
copy from another other I-Share Library.
If the book you want is not owned by an I-Share Library, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan Services.
You will be notified when the item is available via your EIU email account. You may find information on your EIU email account online at PAWS.
Loan Periods
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| Table Top Games | 2wks | 2 wks | 2 wks | 0 |
| Calculators, cables, equipment | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days | 0 |
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| Laptops |
4 wks | 4 wks | - | $10/day |
| Digital Cameras |
3 days | 3 days | - | $10/day |
Fees for Lost or Damaged Items
Lost Books and Materials (Except Periodicals)
Replacement cost of lost item or a minimum standard replacement charge of $50 (whichever is greater).
Lost Unbound Periodicals
Replacement cost of lost item or a minimum standard replacement charge of $20 (whichever is greater).
Lost Bound Periodicals
Replacement cost of lost item or a minimum standard replacement charge of $100 (whichever is greater).
Lost Laptop or Digital Camera
Replacement cost of item or a minimum standard replacement cost of $1000.00 (whichever is greater).
rev. 3/95 and approved by President's Council, April 28, 1995
Revised and approved 2008.
Revised 2021
Revised 2024
Interlibrary Loan
Blue banded print materials: 28 day loan period. Renewal may be possible.
Blue banded non-print materials: 14 day loan period.
Items are considered lost when 21 days overdue. A replacement fee is charged for lost materials.
Interlibrary loan policies for blue banded materials are set in the I-Share Resource Sharing Code.
Lost Item Processing
Items that are overdue are automatically converted to lost status according to the table below.
| Item Type | Number of Days |
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| Laptops, Digital Cameras, Technology Equipment | 5 days after due date |
| I-Share Items (blue band interlibrary loan) |
35 days after due date |
| All other EIU-owned items | 42 days after due date |
Effective July 1, 2021