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Check Out and Renew Library Books
Summary
Information about checking out library books, including how many items can be checked, borrowing time, overdue fines, and renewal
Coronavirus Update: Please visit abtech.edu/library for the current status of operation.
How to Check Out Library Items
The Don C. Locke Library is building #6 on our campus map.
You must always have your A-B Tech student ID card (or employee ID card) with you in order to check anything out of the library. There are no exceptions to this.
Item Limit and Check Out Length
For curriculum students, faculty, and staff:
| Media Type | Limit | Check Out Length | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
|
General Collection Books |
No limit |
Two-week check out |
One renewal |
|
Feature Films |
Two DVDs |
One-week check out |
No renewal |
|
Audio Books |
Two audio books |
One-week check out |
One renewal |
|
Magazines |
Three magazines (except current issues) |
One-week check out |
No renewal |
|
Reserve Items |
|
Check-out period set by instructor |
No renewal |
Continuing Education Students and Community Patrons
Students in a Continuing Education program and community patrons are limited to five general collection books for two weeks.
Overdue Fines
| Media Type | Overdue Fine Amount |
|---|---|
|
Books |
$0.25 per day |
|
Magazines |
$0.50 per day |
|
Media |
$1.00 per day |
|
Reserve Materials |
Fines vary depending on loan period |
Overdue fines should be paid directly to the Library, not the Business Office. The Library can be reached by phone at (828) 398-7301.
Renewal
You can renew books at the circulation desk in the library or online through the library catalog. You don't have to bring your books with you to renew them in person.
To renew books online, go to abtech.edu and click "Library" at the top of the page. On the "Library" page, click "Renew Items," and follow the directions on this page to renew your items online.
If an item is already overdue, you won't be able to renew it online. Also, you can renew books and audio books one time if there are no hold requests. All other library materials are not renewable.
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