Circulation
Loan Periods
| Books & scores | 3 weeks (students) |
| 4 months (faculty) | |
| Reserve items | 2 hours |
| Circ CD | 7 days |
| Schwarz CD | 3 hours |
| Vid | 3 hours |
| DVD | 3 hours |
| LPs | 3 hours |
| iPods | 1 week |
| Laptops | 5 hours |
You must have a campus photo ID with a current validation sticker or valid CUNYCard to borrow materials.
Due dates are stamped into each book on or near the page facing the rear cover of books and scores. Circulating CDs have due dates stamped on the back of the CD case. iPods due dates are given on the contract.
Overdue fines
- Book, score, and circulating CD overdue fines are $.10 per item per day, including days when the library is closed. The maximum overdue fine is $10. Replacement fees are $35 per item plus a $10 processing fee. Processing fee and overdue fine for billed item(s) still apply even if books are returned.
- Reserve materials and non-circulating CDs. Reserve items and non-circulating CDs (e.g. CD 987 and Schwarz CD 321) are charged HOURLY overdue fines at $1.20 per hour with a maximum fine of $25.00.
- iPods. Overdue fines for iPods are $30 per day for the iPod and $30 per day for the charger. Replacement iPod replaced fees are the current actual price of a new iPod and/or charger similar to the loaned iPod in terms of quality, durability, and performance.
- Suspension of Borrowing Privileges. Any item overdue for more than seven (7) days will result in a suspension of borrowing privileges until item is returned or renewed. Patrons with over $5 in fines will lose their borrowing privileges until their fines are paid.
Renewal
Borrowers may renew books and scores two additional times in person or online. CDs, DVDs, all recordings, and reserve materials cannot be renewed. To renew in person, Queens College Library material must be presented at the time of renewal. iPods must be renewed and/or returned in person at least an hour before the library closes.
Online Renewals
You may renew your materials online through the “My Account” feature of the CUNY Catalog, CUNY’s online catalog. Just click on the “My Account” link on this page, or click on the “My Account” on the CUNY Catalog homepage. Once in “My Account” enter your library number (the barcode on the back of your Queens College ID) as your login name and password.
Returns
You may return items at the circulation desk. It is best to return items directly to the staff. When the Library is closed, you can place materials in the depository located outside the Library’s main entrance.