UVM Libraries

Cook Chemistry/Physics Library -
Borrowing Library Materials

• Library Cards
• Loan Periods
• Returning Library Materials
• Renewals
• Placing Holds on Checked Out Library Materials
• Placing Recalls on Checked Out Library Materials
• Circulation Records
• Overdue and Replacement Fees
• Can't Find A Book?
• Do You Think You Returned A Book You Are Being Charged For?
• Forget Your Library Card?

Library Cards

Your UVM identification card is your library card. It is non-transferable and must be used in person. Any university or special library card that does not have a picture must be presented with a second official identification card (e.g. driver's license).

Other Library Cards

The Cook Chemistry/Physics Library also accepts these other UVM Library cards, but you must apply for them at the Bailey/Howe Library.

• Alumni Borrower Cards
• Guest Borrower Cards
• K-12 Educator-Guest Borrower Cards
• Research Affiliate Cards

Loan Periods

Books

All books are subject to recall after you have had them for 14 days.

*Honors Program students my receive graduate student loan privileges by special request.

Materials requested for course reserves are subject to immediate recall. If you do not return a recalled item by the date indicated on the recall notice, you will be fined and will lose your borrowing privileges until the item is returned to the library. Borrowers are advised to review the University's Academic Honesty Policy which is printed in the Cat's Tale and the Course Catalog.

Returning Library Materials

You must return materials borrowed from the Bailey/Howe or Cook Chemistry/Physics Libraries at the loan desk from which they were borrowed. Books recalled to be placed on Course Reserves are to be returned immediately.

Renewals

You may renew any regularly circulating item, provided another borrower has not placed a hold or recall on it. You can renew your books online, at the Patron Information Page, as long as none of your books are overdue.

Renew Books Online

Placing Holds on Checked Out Library Materials

If the item you need has been checked out to someone you may ask to have it held for you when it is returned. Any person having a valid UVM Library Card may have books held for them. You may make hold requests online or at the Circulation Desk. You will be notified when the requested item has been returned. It will be held for you at the Circulation Desk for ten days.

1. Find the book in the Library Catalog
2. Select "Request" which will take you to the Patron Logon Screen
3. At the Patron Logon Screen enter your entire barcode from your ID and your Last Name, Click on Login
4. Choose "Hold" and then click on OK
5. Choose the volume or copy that you wish to place the hold on.

Placing Recalls on Checked Out Library Materials

If the item you need has been checked out to someone you may ask to have it recalled. Only UVM Students, Faculty, and Staff may recall books. You may make recall requests at the Circulation Desk. You will be notified when the requested item has been returned. It will be held for you at the Circulation Desk for ten days. Books may be recalled after they have been checked out for 14 days.

Instruction to Place Recalls Online

1. Find the book in the Library Catalog
2. Select "Request" which will take you to the Patron Logon Screen
3. At the Patron Logon Screen enter your entire barcode from your ID and your Last Name, Click on Login
4. Choose "Recall" and then click on OK
5. Choose the volume or copy that you wish to place the recall on.

Circulation Records

Any records of the UVM Libraries which contain the identity of a user are strictly confidential. You, however, can obtain a list of books that you have checked out by clicking on the Patron Information Page and entering your entire barcode and last name. This page also allows you to renew books, check on pending requests or cancel them, and check on fines and fees.

Overdue and Replacement Fees

All library users are subject to overdue charges if an item is not returned by the due date. One overdue notice is sent before a late charge is assessed. Failure to receive this notice does not excuse a user from overdue charges. If you do not promptly return books, you will incur late charges.

Overdue and Replacement Fees
Overdue Charge	$5.00 per item
Recall Overdue Charge	$15 per item
Minimum Replacement Cost	$75.00 per item *
* Cost of replacement is based on average book price statistics and is subject to change. Cost adjustments are made for expensive items or items that have to be searched for and obtained from the out-of-print market.

Your borrowing privileges may be suspended if you do not return overdue books or do not make arrangements for replacement of lost or damaged books.

Can't Find A Book?

If you cannot locate a book on the shelf, check the Library Catalog to see if the book has been checked out to someone else. If it is not checked out, please request that a search be conducted by notifying staff at the Circulation Desk.

Do You Think You Returned a Book You Are Being Charged For?

We will look for this book and call or e-mail you letting you know if we found it or not. You are still responsible for the book if it is not found. Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions at 656-2268 or at bhcirc@uvm.edu

Forget Your Library Card?

We will gladly hold books for up to 48 hours for anyone who does not have an identification card. Please make arrangements at the Circulation Desk.