Borrowing Policies

Please note:

• You are responsible for all materials you check out and all fees or damages you incur.
• Do not loan borrowed items to others. You remain responsible for the item until you return it.
• Do not let anyone else use your DKU ID card or library card.
• Staff send overdue notices as a courtesy, but it is always your responsibility to return materials on time.
• If your book is recalled you must return it by the date indicated on the recall notification.
• If a book you have borrowed is requested by an instructor for Course Reserves, you must return the item within 24 hours.
• If you receive an overdue notice for materials that you believe you returned, please reply to the notice using the online form.
• Students must return all DKU Library materials before graduation.
• Faculty and visiting faculty/scholars must return all DKU Library materials before the end of their term at DKU.
• Spouses/domestic partners of faculty, visiting faculty/scholars, staff and graduate students’ must return all DKU Library materials before the end of their affiliated faculty, staff or graduate students’ term or graduation at DKU.
• Duke & DKU Alumni and volunteers must return all DKU Library materials before the end of their term at DKU.