University Libraries, UNT Policy And Procedure Memorandum.
Policy Contents 2 minute read.
Summary
This policy describes the patrons’ borrowing privileges, loan periods, and fine rates for media materials.
Definitions
- Library Patron An individual who is eligible to use the UNT Libraries.
- Community Member A library patron who is not affiliated with UNT but is eligible for library privileges such as Courtesy and TexShare card holders.
- Loan Period The time period that an item can be checked out to a library patron.
DVD, VHS, LaserDisc, Video And Tabletop Games
UNT Students*
| Loan period: | 3 days** |
| Renewals allowed: | 1 time (online library account or in person) |
| Checkouts allowed: | 3 items |
| Fines rate: | $1.00 per day per item, $100.00 maximum fine |
* Distance Learning Students should contact the Media Library for accommodations.
** If media materials are needed for teaching purposes, an extension for a 10 item / 7 days checkout can be requested by contacting the Media Library.
UNT Faculty and Staff Including Retirees
| Loan period: | 7 days |
| Renewals allowed: | 1 time (online library account or in person) |
| Checkouts allowed: | 10 items |
| Fines rate: | No fines |
Community Members
- Use in Media Library only
Media Library Equipment, Gaming Consoles And Peripherals
UNT Students
| Loan period: | 3 days |
| Renewals allowed: | No |
| Checkouts allowed: | 1 item |
| Fines rate: | $5.00 per day per item, $100.00 maximum fine |
UNT Faculty and Staff Including Retirees
| Loan period: | 7 days |
| Renewals allowed: | No |
| Checkouts allowed: | 1 item |
| Fines rate: | No fines |
Community Members
- Use in Media Library only
Audiobooks
UNT Students, Faculty, and Staff Including Retirees
| Loan period: | 3 weeks |
| Renewals allowed: | 1 time |
| Checkouts allowed: | 10 items |
| Fines rate: | No fines |
Community Members
- Use in the Media Library only
Media Legacy Collections
Older format and rare media items
UNT Students
- Use in Media Library only
UNT Faculty and Staff Including Retirees
- May checkout for 7 days for use in class or research
Community Members
- Use in Media Library only
Dates
- Approved: 05/29/12
- Revised: 04/17/20
- Reviewed: 07/08/24
License Information
This Policy: "Borrowing Media"
by UNT Libraries is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
