Borrowing Policies

Current Duke Kunshan University faculty, staff, and students may use their DKU Card to borrow materials. Other group members with DKU Card may consult the Library staff on the 1st floor Information Desk. 

Number of checkouts/renewals

Affiliation

Undergraduate StudentGraduate StudentStaffFacultyVisiting Faculty/ScholarAffiliate (i.e. spouse or partner)Duke/DKU AlumniSpecial Permission (i.e. Board of Trustee, Advisory Board, Duke Office or volunteer)
Regular Books (any language)8 weeks8 weeks8 weeks14 weeks8 weeks8 weeks8 weeks8 weeks
Number of Books CheckoutUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited 555
Number of RenewalsUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
Maximum Loan Period24 weeks24 weeks24 weeksUnlimited24 weeks24 weeks24 weeks24 weeks
Reserves (non-renewable)3 hours3 hoursN/A3 hours3 hoursN/AN/AN/A
Number of DVD Checkout55555N/AN/AN/A
DVD (with 1 renewal)1 week1 week1 week1 week1 weekN/AN/AN/A
USB External DVD Drive (with 1 renewal)1 week1 week1 week1 week1 weekN/AN/AN/A
DVD player (with 1 renewal)1 week1 week1 week1 week1 weekN/AN/AN/A
Headphone (with 1 renewal)3 hours3 hours3 hours3 hours3 hoursN/AN/AN/A
Calculator (with 1 renewal)3 hours3 hours3 hours3 hours3 hoursN/AN/AN/A
Wireless Presenter (with 1 renewal)3 hours3 hours3 hours3 hours3 hoursN/AN/AN/A
Dell 6-in-1 USB-C Multiport Adapter (with 1 renewal)3 hours3 hours3 hours3 hours3 hoursN/AN/AN/A
Laptop (with 1 renewal)1 day1 day1 day1 day1 dayN/AN/AN/A
Laptop Chargers (with 1 renewal)1 day1 day1 day1 day1 dayN/AN/AN/A
Phone Chargers (with 1 renewal)1 day1 day1 day1 day1 dayN/AN/AN/A
Portable Power Bank (with 1 renewal)1 day1 day1 day1 day1 dayN/AN/AN/A
iPad Pro (with 1 renewal)3 days3 days3 days3 days3 daysN/AN/AN/A
iPad Keyboard (with 1 renewal)3 days3 days3 days3 days3 daysN/AN/AN/A
Removable Hard Disk (with 1 renewal)3 days3 days3 days3 days3 daysN/AN/AN/A
USB Flash Disk (with 1 renewal)3 days3 days3 days3 days3 daysN/AN/AN/A
Projector (with 1 renewal)3 days3 days3 days3 days3 daysN/AN/AN/A
Projector Floor Stand (with 1 renewal)3 days3 days3 days3 days3 daysN/AN/AN/A
  • Please note that if the fine exceeds 100 RMB, patrons are not allowed to borrow any items from the Library unless the fine is paid.
  • Student fines will be uploaded at the end of each semester. Please be sure to check through “My Account” to ensure that you have no doubts about the fines.
Fine Type Daily/Hourly Late Return Fine (RMB) Replacement Fee (RMB) Handling Fee (RMB)
Regular Loan Books 1/day Actual replacement fee 75
Reserves 1/hour Actual replacement fee 75
Damage fee for books (i.e. drawing, tearing) 1/page N/A  
DVD 1/day Actual replacement fee 75
Recalled Item 2/day N N
Headphone 1/hour 200 (Xiaomi) 75
281 (Edifier)
319 (Edifier Bluetooth)
Dell 6-in-1 USB-C Multiport Adapter 1/hour 499 75
Wireless Presenter 1/hour 189 75
Calculator 1/hour 350 75
Laptop: MacBook Air 5/day 10000 75
Charger: MacBook Air 5/day 642 75
Laptop: Dell Latitude 7490 5/day 8000 75
Charger: Dell Latitude 7490 5/day 139 75
Laptop: Dell Latitude 7430 5/day 8910 75
Charger: Dell Latitude 7430 5/day 259 75
Laptop: Dell Latitude 3420 5/day 6800 75
Charger: Dell Latitude 3420 5/day
75
Portable Power Bank 5/day 949 75
Phone Chargers (Plug) 1/day 35 (Type-C Charger) 75
53 (Dual-port Charger)
Phone Chargers (USB/3-in-1 Cable) 1/day 19.9 (USB) 75
29.9 (Type-C)
46.9 (3-in-1) (Rock)
75 (Ugreen)
iPad Pro 5/day 7436 75
iPad Keyboard 5/day 1305 75
Projector 5/day 3241 75
Projector Floor Stand 5/day 435 75
Removable hard disk 5/day 1000 75
USB Flash Disk 5/day 359 75
Kindle 5/day 1000 75
DVD player 5/day 800 75
USB External DVD Drive 5/day 250 75

***Please note the replacement fee is based on the actual purchase price of the item.

 

Please note:

  1. You are responsible for all items you check out and all fees or damages you incur.
  2. Student fines will be uploaded at the end of each semester. Please be sure to check through “My Account” to ensure that you have no doubts about the fines.
  3. If students don’t return items on time and items are declared LOST, the Library will notify DKU UG/GRA Bursar Office to put service indicator hold on your student account.
  4. Do not loan the item you borrowed to others. You remain responsible for the item until you return it.
  5. Do not let anyone else use your DKU card to borrow items.
  6. Do not depend on others to return items for you. Please note checking your account to ensure all items are properly returned.
  7. Note the time or date your borrowed items are due. Be sure to read the notices sent from the Library system.
  8. If your book is recalled you must return it by the date indicated on the recall notification. Otherwise, you will be fined 2 RMB/day.
  9. If a book you have borrowed is requested by an instructor for Course Reserves, you must return the item within 24 hours.
  10. If you receive an overdue notice for materials that you believe you returned, please reply to the notice using the online form.
  11. All patrons are required to clear their accounts by returning all borrowed items prior to graduation/termination of affiliation.

Lost Items

  1. If the loss is caused by you lending your DKU card to others, by missing your DKU card or by transferring the items you borrowed to others, the Library will only seek compensation from the person recorded in the Library system as the borrower of the items. The Library won’t retrieve the items on your behalf.
  2. For the items autographed by the author or editor, the fine will be 3 times the original replacement fee.
  3. If you lose any items you borrowed, please contact the Library in time:
    • You will need to pay the actual cost for purchasing a replacement copy.
    • You must consult with Library staff if you wish to purchase a replacement copy by yourself, and guarantee it is an authentic edition. Otherwise, we will refuse to accept books that you purchase on your own without our permission.
    • No matter which of the above methods you choose to pay for the lost items, you will need to pay an additional handling fee of 75 RMB to cover the expenses of materials consumed in re-cataloging the items such as barcodes, labels, magnetic strips and so on.
  4. If you pay the lost item replacement fee and then find the item, you will receive a refund for the replacement cost but not for the handling fee.

Duke Kunshan University Library provides the following equipment for patrons to borrow. Visit the 1st floor Information Desk (9 am – 5:30 pm, Mon. – Fri.) to borrow:

TypeNumber Available
Headphone8
DVD Player2
USB External DVD Drive6
MacBook Air1
Deall Latitude 34204
Dell Latitude 74301
Dell Latitude 74901
iPad Pro (1st Gen.)2
iPad Keyboard (1st Gen.)3
Calculator4
Wireless Presenter2
USB Cable11
Charger Plug3
Portable Power Bank6
Projector1
Dell 6-in-1 USB-C Multiport Adapter1
Mobile Hard Disk2
USB Flash Disk2

 

Watch the short video to learn how to check your Library account about your loans, fines and hold/recall requests: