You must present your University Photo I.D. card in order for the library to perform any Circulation transactions. No substitutes will be accepted. A replacement I.D. card must be obtained in the case of loss or for any case where the magnetic strip no longer reads or is defective.

Report any changes of address, telephone number, and/or other information to ensure the accuracy of your library circulation record.

You are responsible for all items checked out on your library circulation record, including items checked out for others.

You may have a maximum of 10 items checked out from the circulating collection.

A receipt will be issued at the time of checkout indicating a due date for borrowed items. Please retain your receipt.

Any outstanding overdue items may prevent you from renewing or borrowing.

Bookdrops are located outside of the building and inside the lobby of the Library for your convenience.

Return all items to the Library from which it was borrowed (Leatherby or Rinker). Items are not considered returned until they reach their correct destination.

Items may be renewed on-line by going to the Leatherby Library website at www.chapman.edu/library and accessing your library circulation record or by telephone by calling the Circulation Department at (714) 532-7723. Items cannot be renewed if they have been placed on “hold” by another patron, have been recalled, or have been renewed twice. You are charged with keeping track of all due dates when renewing on-line; only system posted due dates are valid. Print the screen with the new due date and the word “RENEWED” for verification.

Please be aware of the posted library hours, changes in hours, or schedule variations. For updates of library hours please call (714) 532-7756 or check the Library website www.chapman.edu/library/info under Hours & Information.

As an Emeritus or Retired Faculty member, you do not incur overdue fines for items returned late. However, you will receive overdue notices as a reminder to return overdue items. Please return the items promptly or contact the Circulation Department for renewal.

You are responsible for any processing fees (re-ordering and invoicing costs), and replacement fees (cost of item) which may result from items not returned, damage to items, and lost or stolen items.

The 1974 Family Rights and Privacy Act, State of California Law, and California State Education Code prohibit revealing the name of any borrower who currently has an item checked out, as well as their borrowing record. This applies to all library users.

• Maximum of 10 items from the circulating collection

• Books & Oversize Books
  • 4 weeks with 2 renewals
• McNaughton Books
  • 2 weeks with 2 renewals
• Audio/Visual: (Audio CD's, Audio Tapes, CD-ROM's, DVD's & Videos)
  • 5 days with 2 renewals
• Reserves
  • No checkout
• Abstracts, Atlases, Journals, Microforms, Newspapers, Periodicals, Reference Books & Thesis
  • Non-Circulating (Limited checkout with Librarian approval)
• Archives & Special Collections
  • Need approval from University Archivist
• Holocaust Library
  • Need approval from Holocaust Personnel
• ILL (Inter-Library Loan)
  • No checkout

• Have your University Photo I.D. card
• Retain your library receipts
• Know when items are due to be returned
• Renew items on or before the due date
• Be accountable for all activity that takes place on your library account
• Return Media Room key and remote directly to a Circulation assistant before the due time. Do not leave items on counter or place in bookdrops
• Return items to the Circulation Desk return bin or the outside bookdrop on or before the due date
• Return items to the Library from which they were borrowed. (Leatherby or Rinker)
• Return recalled items as soon as possible
• Exercise care in handling all library items
• Report damage (torn pages, highlighting, etc.) to items or missing media (DVD, CD, etc.) at checkout
• Be aware of posted library hours, changes in hours, or schedule variations
• Pay any applicable fines or fees for lost or damaged library items
• Notify Circulation of any contact information changes
• Notify Circulation if your library card is lost or stolen

As an Emeritus or Retired Faculty member, you do not incur overdue fines for items returned late. However, you will receive overdue notices as a reminder to return overdue items. Please return the items promptly or contact the Circulation Department for renewal.

You are responsible for any processing fees (re-ordering and invoicing costs), and replacement fees (cost of item) which may result from items not returned, damage to items, lost or stolen items.

Replacement options are as follows:

1) Pay the replacement amount (cost of item) and processing fees (re-ordering and invoicing costs) at the Circulation Desk

2) Contact the Circulation Department to obtain item information (ISBN, edition, volume, etc.) so you may purchase a replacement copy. The replacement item must be in new or nearly new condition and will be evaluated upon submission. After evaluation and approval, replacement fees will be removed from your library circulation record.

Damaged items (broken spine, highlighting, missing labels/barcode, torn pages, water damage, writing in item, etc.) will be assessed and charged at a minimum of $5.00 up to the full replacement cost of the item

Other replacement fees:

• $50.00 for a Media Room Access Key
• $1000.00 for a Media Room Remote Control or Touch Panel