Langsdale Library, University of Baltimore

Circulation/Borrowing Privileges



What do I need to borrow books, videos, etc? [top]

To borrow a book you must have a student ID from a University System of Maryland institution or a cooperating institution (see list of institutions below), which has been validated for the current semester. UB students who do not have a UB library barcode may obtain one at the Circulation desk with a valid UB ID or a picture ID and proof of enrollment at UB.

To borrow a video, you must be a UB student, faculty, staff or alumnus.

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How long can I keep a book or video? [top]

Books, government documents, and annual reports can be checked out for FOUR WEEKS. 2 renewals either done in person, by phone, or online are allowed, if no hold has been placed on the item(s) by another patron.

Videos (VHS and DVD): can be checked out for 7 days (UB students, faculty, staff and alumnus only).

Reserves: Most reserves are in-library use only, with a two-hour limit. A reserve may be renewed if it has not been requested by another patron. Outside-library use is determined by the instructor.

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What can not be checked out of the library? [top]

Books:Reference and special collection materials do not circulate except in rare cases through approval of the Reference Services department. In such cases they are charged and returned at the Reference Desk.

Periodicals: Periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) do not circulate.

Government Documents: Documents that have been checked-out before can circulate. Previously uncirculated documents must be approved for circulation by the librarian on duty at the second floor Reference Desk.

Reserves: Up to three reserve items may be checked out at the same time.

 

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What items do I currently have checked out? [top]

You can view your library account to see what items you have checked out to you and when they are due.


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Can I renew a book or video? [top]
You can renew your books or videos online through the USMAI catalog. You can also renew items in person or by phone. Up to 2 renewals are allowed for each item, unless someone has placed a hold/recall on it.

 

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Where do I return a book? [top]
Books can be returned to the Circulation desk on the 1st floor of Langsdale Library. Langsdale also has a book deposit at its Maryland Avenue entrance which allows patrons to return books even when the library is closed to the public. Overdue books may also be returned in the book drop.
All books found in the deposit when the library reopens are considered returned on the last day the library was open.

Patrons who return books at the desk may request a return receipt.

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What are the fines if my items are overdue? [top]
Overdues

All circulating items: After a three day grace period, fines on these overdue items accrue at a rate of 25 cents per day from the original due date.
The maximum fine is $20.00

Reserves In-library reserves: $5.00 fine for unauthorized removal from library.
Out-of-library reserves: $1.00 per day.

Recalled items: $1.50/day. The maximum fine is $25.00.

Lost Item Fees
Books/Videos/Audiocassettes: $125.00
Documents: $25.00
 


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What if I want a book that is currently checked out?
You can place a "recall" on a book that is currently checked out, by clicking on the yellow "Request" button for that book in the catalog. The current holder will receive a notice asking him or her to return the book and you will be notified when it becomes available. For more details see Hold-Recall Procedure.

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Can I borrow books from other Libraries? [top]
University of Baltimore students, faculty, and staff have borrowing privileges at the following libraries, subject to their borrowing policies:

University System of Maryland (USM) Libraries
Bowie State University-BSU
Coppin State College-CSC
Frostburg State University-FSU
Salisbury State University-SSU
Towson University-TU
University of Baltimore Law Library-UBLL
University of Maryland, Baltimore: Health Sciences & Law Libraries-UMHS, UMLL
University of Maryland, Baltimore County-UMBC
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore-UMES
University of Maryland, Center for Environmental Science-UMCES
University of Maryland, College Park-UMCP
University of Maryland, University College-UMUC

Morgan State University
St. Mary's College of Maryland


Books from the above libraries may also be requested by the patron for delivery to Langsdale Library by placing a Hold/Recall through the USMAI Catalog. Please ask a staff member for help in using this service.

Baltimore Academic Library Consortium (BALC)
Baltimore Hebrew University
Community College of Baltimore County
Goucher College
Loyola-Notre Dame Library
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College)

For more information on Baltimore Area Libraries with contact information and locations, please see our Baltimore Area Libraries Guide.
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How can I borrow books Langsdale does not own? [top]
If a book is in the USMAI catalog, you can request that an item be sent to Langsdale by clicking on the yellow "Request" button.

Use Langsdale's Interlibrary Loan Express (ILL) to request articles not available through Langsdale Library or other items not available through USMAI's Catalog.


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More Questions About Borrowing? [top]
If you have any more questions concerning your borrowing privileges at Langsdale Library, please ask at the first floor Circulation Desk or call (410) 837-4260 during the hours the library is open, or e-mail langcirc@ubalt.edu.