Alumni Lending Policies

Eligibility

Alumni of King's may continue to borrow from the University of King's College Library after graduation at no charge. A borrower's card can be obtained by making a request at the circulation desk. This borrower's card is valid only at the University of King's College Library. Alumni who wish to borrow from other libraries in the Novanet consortium must obtain a Novanet Off-Campus Borrower's card.

Alumni are responsible for renewing their library registration each year, and for informing the library of address changes. Registration, renewal and change of address can be made at the circulation desk.

Loan periods

  Books: 21 days
Journals: non-circulating
Audio/Visual: various

Renewals

  • Regular items can be renewed by returning the items directly to the Library or through the Patron Functions of the Novanet Catalogue.
  • The maximum number of renewals permitted is three.
  • Overdue items must be brought directly to the library for renewal.

Fines

  • Fines are charged on overdue items at the following rates:
    •     21-day loans: $0.25 per day
    •     Recalled items: $1.00 per day
  • Outstanding fines can result in the loss of borrowing privileges.
  • For materials lost or damaged while on loan, the borrower is charged a fine in addition to the current replacement cost and a processing fee. The fine and processing fee are non-refundable.
  • Alumni who accumulate significant fines, or who fail to return library material, may be referred to our collection agency.

Notices and Statements

  • Overdue notices are emailed to patrons when books are seven days overdue.
  • Statements of account are sent monthly for all current debts in excess of $10.00.
  • Alumni have the choice of receiving their notices and statements via email or regular mail.

Holds

  • Holds can be placed on items currently on loan.
  • Holds can be placed at the circulation desk or by filling out a form available through the web catalogue.
  • Returned items are held for pickup for a period of seven days.

Recalls

  • All items are subject to recall by any other patron at any time, regardless of their original loan period.
  • Borrowers are guaranteed 10 days' loan on any item that is recalled from them.
  • Recalled items must be returned within 10 days of a recall being placed.
  • Holders of Alumni Borrowing Cards are not permitted to place recalls.