Borrowing Guidelines
Don't forget! A campus card is also your library card and required to borrow library items.
Learn more about what you can borrow, for how long, library fines, and other borrowing guidelines here.
Items for Loan and Loan Periods
| Category | Items | Loan Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty (including Adjunct and Emeritus), Staff, Undergraduate and Graduate Students | Books, audio visual, software, and government documents | 6 months | No renewals |
| Course readings | 2 hours, 1 day or 3 day | No renewals | |
| Interlibrary loans | Interlibrary Loans: 4 weeks | 1 renewal for specific libraries only | |
| A/V equipment | 7 days | No renewals | |
| Laptops | 1 semester | No renewals. Current students only on a first come, first served basis. | |
| Alumni and Community Users | Print books | 6 months | No renewals |
| Access to selected (open access) article databases, e-journals, etc. | Not applicable | See the Alumni and Community User Resources guide for more information. Minimum age for community card is 16, with ID. | |
| Students and Faculty from other Canadian post-secondary institutions (if eligible under CPSLD or CURBA reciprocal borrowing agreements). | Print books | 8 weeks | 2 renewals |
| Access to selected (open access) article databases, e-journals, etc. | Not applicable | See the Alumni and Community User Resources guide for more information. |
Learn more by reading our Borrowing Guide.
Library Fines
NOTE: Users with Library accounts owing $10 or more will be unable to checkout items. Fines may also affect the ability to register for courses, order transcripts, or graduate.
| Item | Fine |
|---|---|
| Lost or damaged items | Fine to be determined per item |
| Course readings | $2.00 per hour |
| A/V equipment | $2.00 per day |
| Laptops | $20.00 per day |
| Items borrowed from other libraries (Interlibrary Loans) | $2.00 per day |
| Items that have been recalled for other patrons | $2.00 per day |
Due date reminders:
The library emails reminders to patrons three days and one day before items are due.
Overdue reminders:
The Library emails notices when items are overdue. If an item has not been returned or renewed within 21 days, it is assumed lost, and patrons will be billed.
Fines Payment Options
- In person: Interac (debit card) or VISA or Mastercard (credit card)
- By phone: VISA or Mastercard (credit card)
To discuss a fine or other charges please contact the library.
Recalls
When someone borrows an item you would like, you can still request it. This will trigger an email to the person who has the item, instructing them to return it to the Library by a certain date. When the recalled item becomes available, you will receive an email.
Please note: items that have been recalled are due 1 week after the recall request is placed. Fines will be assessed at $2 per day for recalled items that are returned late.
Requesting and Retrieving TRU Library Items
If you are at House of Learning Library during open hours, you are welcome to browse or search for items on the shelves, or ask for assistance at the Research Help Desk on the 3rd floor. You can also request an item that has been borrowed by someone else (a.k.a placing a hold).
Request a TRU Library Item
- Find the item in the Discover Search.
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A "Request this Item" link appears in each physical (e.g. print) item record. Choose “Request this item” and fill in the requested information. Before clicking "Submit", choose from the available options including:
- Pickup at House of Learning Library: Have items placed in 24/7 Pickup Lockers outside of the Library. You will be notified by email when the material has been placed in the Pickup Lockers for you.
- Pickup at Williams Lake Library: Have items sent to the Library for pickup between 8:30 am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday. You will be notified by email when the material is ready for pickup.
- Scan & Email to Me: A chapter or section of a book will be scanned and emailed provided the request follows the TRU Fair Dealing Policy [opens a PDF].
- Ship to Me: Provide a Canadian mailing address to have the item mailed to you. Conditions apply.
- Once the item is available you will receive an email.
Questions?
Contact the library. If you would like in-depth research help or to book a library instruction session, find your Subject Librarian here.
