Borrowing Policy
Patrons not affiliated with The Catholic University of America may not take books out of the library.
Because the law library's collection contains primarily reference materials, most materials cannot be checked out. Single-volume books which are not updated in any way (by pocket part or by looseleaf pages) are the only items that circulate.You must present a valid CUA I.D. in order to check out materials.It is the patron's responsibility to know when borrowed items are due. You can view your patron record and renew your books online.
Loan Periods
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4 weeks 2 renewals are allowed, for a total of 12 weeks |
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2 weeks 1 renewal is allowed for a total of 4 weeks |
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2 weeks 1 renewal is allowed for a total of 4 weeks |
Reserve Materials
Reserve Materials are located at the Circulation Desk. Materials kept on reserve include all recent editions of hornbooks and nutshells, DC practice materials, current issues of journals, video and audio tapes, cd-roms, and keys to lockers.
Loan Periods for Reserve Materials
Reserve materials may not be taken out of the library.
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3 hours 1 renewal allowed |
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2 hours 1 renewal allowed |
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4 hours 1 renewal allowed |
To check out reserve materials you must present a valid CUA I.D. or driver's license. Non-CUA patrons are issued borrwing cards which enable them to use reserve items. Non-CUA patrons must present a current driver's license in order to receive a borrowing card.
Overdue Fines
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$.50 per book per day overdue |
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$.25 per item per hour overdue |
Borrowing privileges may be suspended if excessive fines accumulate.
Students' academic records and/or diploma may be withheld if library materials are not returned or outstanding fines are not paid.
Renewals
- Materials may renewed according to the above schedule. It is the patron's responsibility to know when borrowed items are due.
- Book Renewal by Phone: call 202-319-5156.