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Borrowing Privileges

Borrowing

Those with current SU I.D. or guest borrower cards have borrowing privileges as outlined in the table below. Other visitors may use Library resources in-house. Those who wish to have another SU-affiliated individual borrow materials on their behalf may obtain a proxy authorization form from the circulation desk at E.S. Bird library or the Science and Technology Library. Individuals are responsible for all materials checked out in their name and for all fines and charges. The table below lists the services available to the various patron groups.

Circulation and Access Policies

 
Loan Period
Place recalls
Remote Database Access
Interlibrary Loan
Undergraduate Students
28 days
Yes
Yes
Yes (SU-Students Only)
Graduate Students,
Post-Doctoral Students
16 weeks
Yes
Yes
Yes (SU-Students Only)
Faculty,               
Adjunct Faculty
Fixed annual due date
Yes
Yes
Yes (SU-Faculty Only)
Staff
16 weeks
Yes
Yes
Yes (SU-Staff Only)
Emeriti faculty
Fixed annual due date
Yes
Yes
Yes
Distance Learning Students
28 weeks
Yes
Yes
Articles only
Alumni
28 days,  20 Item limit,  5 renewal limit
No
No
No
Project Advance Students
28 days
Yes
Yes
No
Guest Borrowers,
Visiting Scholars,
Spouses/Dependents
28 days,  20 item limit,  5 renewal limit
No
No
No

Patron categories

Borrowing privileges are provided for the following patrons with their SU I.D. card:

Undergraduates:

SU, ESF, and University College (UC) undergraduate students.

Graduate students:

 SU and ESF full- and part-time matriculated and non-matriculated graduate students.

Faculty:

SU, ESF, and UC faculty. The University determines faculty status; it is not assigned by the Library.

Staff:

Full- and part-time SU, ESF, and UC staff. Does not include temporary employees.

Emeriti faculty:

Retired SU faculty with emeritus status conferred by the University.

Independent Study:

Students formally enrolled in an Independent Study Degree Program. Access & Resource Sharing will mail SU Library books to ISDP students.

Visiting Scholars:

From other educational institutions who are formally associated with an SU academic department.

Post-doctoral students:

Those who have completed a doctoral degree and are continuing research at SU.


Guest Borrower Cards

  • For individuals

    No Charge:

    Members of the following groups may obtain guest borrower cards at no charge from the circulation desk at E.S. Bird Library or the Science and Technology Library:

    Alumni:

    		 Those who have completed a degree program through Syracuse University, University College, or the College of Environmental Science and Forestry

    Library Associates Donors:

    		 An annual contribution at the patron level ($100-249) or higher

    Upstate Medical University:

    		 Faculty, staff, students

    Onondaga Community College:

    		 Faculty only

    LeMoyne College:

    		 Faculty and students with permission issued by LeMoyne College Library

    ESF Continuing Education Program

    Fee-based:

    Guest borrower cards are available for a fee to the general public, including graduate students from other institutions. Undergraduates from other institutions are not eligible except by inter-institutional agreement, nor are high school students with the exception of those enrolled in the Project Advance program.

    • $25.00/month
    • $50.00/semester
    • $100.00/year

    Visitors who do not intend to borrow materials, but wish to use Library computers and borrow designated materials for in-house use, will register to receive a Visitor Card.

  • For Corporate/Organization

    Members of corporations and/or organizations may purchase guest borrowing privileges in the organization's name. Up to two guest borrower cards will be issued to an organization. The Library requires the name of an officer of the institution who will be responsible for accrued fines and fees for damaged or lost library materials. Institutional borrowing fees:

    Not-for-Profit
    For-Profit
    $75.00/semester $150.00/semester
    $150.00/year $300.00/year
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