Borrowing, Renewing, and Returning Materials
A valid LSU ID card is required to check out library materials. ID cards are nontransferable. Each individual issued an ID card is responsible for all library materials borrowed on his/her card. Reserve materials, audio-visual materials, and journals are restricted to loans for School of Veterinary Medicine affiliates only. Perm Reserve and CASK checkouts on Friday after 11:30 a.m. are due the following Monday morning at 10:00 a.m.
Loan Periods
| Item | Loan Period | Overdue Fees | Replacement Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book | 14 days | $0.50/day | Cost to replace book + $15 processing fee |
| Journal | 7 days | $0.75/day | Cost to replace journal + $15 processing fee |
| Perm Reserves | 5 hours | $1.20/hour | Cost to replace book + $15 processing fee |
| HDMI and Mac Adapters | Due each day by 4:15 PM | $1/day | $25 replacement fee + $15 processing fee |
| Dry Erase Markers | Due each day by 4:15 PM | $1/day | $8 replacement fee + $15 processing fee |
| USB-C Wall Chargers | Due each day by 4:15 PM | $1/day | $20 replacement fee + $15 processing fee |
Renewals
Books may be renewed one time only for a maximum loan period of 4 weeks. Renewals may be done in person (you must have the book with you) at the LSU Vet Med Library Circulation Desk or online.
To renew items online, go to the My Library Account page. Click the button labeled "Library Catalog Login Page for LSU Affiliates" and log in with your LSU credentials. Once logged in, go to the tab labeled "Checkouts" and select the items you wish to renew, then click the "Renew" button.
Reserve materials, audio visual materials, and journals cannot be renewed.
Lost or Stolen Items
If a book is not renewed or returned within 40 days after its due date, it will be considered lost, and the borrower will be billed accordingly. When an item is lost or stolen, the patron should notify the library immediately by filling out the Lost Materials Form. Overdue fines continue to accumulate until notification is received. If a book is reported lost or stolen before its due date, no overdue fines will be assessed, and the service charge will be reduced. Lost book charges consist of accrued overdue fines, a service charge, and the replacement cost for a new item. All library patrons, including faculty, are responsible for lost book charges in all circumstances.
Stolen library items should be reported to the proper authorities as well as the library. If the patron can provide a copy of the police report, then the service charge will be waived and the patron will be charged only for the replacement cost of the item.