Summary

Information about bringing back materials you have checked out.

General Information

Most regular circulating items may be returned to any of our book drops with the exception of Music Library audio recordings and Media Library items. Please note:

1. Reserve items should be returned to the library/desk they were checked out from.
2. Fragile items should not be deposited in a book drop if there is a reasonable chance that the item will be damaged as a result.
3. Fines/Fees are charged for late/damaged returns.
4. Media items should be returned to the Media Library Service Desk.
5. Music CDs should be returned to the Music Library Service Desk.
6. Laptops must be returned to the desk where they were originally checked out. More info below.

Specific Locations

Willis Library

• 1st Floor Library Services Desk, 1st Floor Indoor & Outside Book Drop, Highland St. Book drop

  • Regular circulating materials borrowed from any UNT Libraries location
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Willis General Reserves.
  • Exceptions: No returns of Music Library Audio Recordings or Media Library Items. Doing so will result in an additional fee.

• Music Library Service Desk

  • Accepts returns of all music items during regular hours.

• Music Library CD Drop Box

  • Return recordings after hours.

Discovery Park Library

• Room B112

  • Regular circulating materials borrowed from any UNT Libraries location
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Discovery Park Reserves.
  • Exceptions: No returns of Music Library Audio Recordings or Media Library Items. Doing so will result in an additional fee.

Sycamore Library

• 1st Floor Library Services Desk & Outside Book Drop

  • Regular circulating materials borrowed from any UNT Libraries location
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Sycamore Library Reserves.
  • Exceptions: No returns of Music Library Audio Recordings or Media Library Items. Doing so will result in an additional fee.

Media Library

• Media Service Desk

  • Returns of all media items during regular hours

• Inside Drop Box (1st floor Chilton Hall outside Media Library entrance)

  • Return media materials when Media Library is closed.
  • Exceptions: No returns of Media Library Equipment or 16 mm film.

• Outside Drop Box (North 1st floor entrance of Chilton Hall)

  • Return media materials when Chilton Hall is closed.
  • Exceptions: No returns of Media Library Equipment or 16 mm film.

Additional Information

Media Library Courier Service Returns:

• Faculty members can request courier pickup of classroom use materials from their departmental office.
• Refer to the Booking and Courier Service page for more information.

Media Returns for Dallas Campus Students:

• Contact the Dallas Campus regarding Media Library material returns.
• Media materials checked out on the Denton Campus may not be returned at the Dallas Campus without prior permission.

Laptop Returns

• DO NOT RETURN A LAPTOP THROUGH THE OUTSIDE BOOK DROPS.
• All laptops must be returned to the appropriate desk 30 minutes before the Libraries close.

Dates

• Approved: 06/01/12
• Revised: 01/11/17

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