Circulation Policies

Borrowing Privileges

The Music Library extends borrowing privileges to University of Michigan students, faculty, and staff members who are currently enrolled in courses or are employed by the University. Faculty, staff, and current students may register the barcode on the back of their M-card at any University Library circulation desk. Newly employed faculty and staff wishing to activate cards within the first month of their appointments may do so at the circulation desks in the Graduate Library, Taubman Medical Library, or the Art, Architecture & Engineering Library. Questions regarding borrowing Music Library materials should be directed to the Music Library Circulation Supervisor.

Please consult the sites on borrowing privileges for the UM community and borrowing privileges for UM alumni and guests for more information regarding borrowing privileges.

Loan Periods

Undergrads Staff Graduate Students Faculty & GSIs books & music 3 weeks 3 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks CDs/DVDs 3 days 3 days 3 days 3 weeks videos 4 hours* 4 hours* 4 hours* 3 weeks LPs 4 hours* 4 hours* 4 hours* 3 weeks reserves 4 hours* 4 hours* 4 hours* 4 hours* bound journals 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day

* = library use only

Returns and Renewals

Materials checked out at any University Library can be returned or renewed at any other library in the system, with the exception that reserve materials must be returned to the lending library.

CDs and DVDs are limited to one renewal. Books and scores may be renewed any number of times unless another borrower has placed a hold on an item.

Patrons may renew items from any University Library through Mirlyn. To do this, go to Mirlyn, click on "Login," and enter your uniqname and library password. Then click on "My Account." Select the "Items Checked Out" button to view your items. To renew individual items, select the link to the item and then click the "Renew" link on the detailed record. To renew all your items, select the "Renew All" button.

Patrons who are unable to login to Mirlyn may use the web form for renewals. You may also renew books by phone at 734-764-2512 or via e-mail at music.circ@umich.edu.

Fines

Overdue fines for reserve items are $1 per hour.

Overdue fines for recalled items are $2 per day.

Borrowing privileges are suspended when an item is 50 days overdue. Privileges will be restored when the item is paid for or returned.