Library Circulation Policies
Saint Louis University's Medical Center Library is part of SLU Libraries. Read below for policies including borrowing privileges, fees for overdue or damaged books and more.
Borrowing Privileges
Saint Louis University students, faculty, and staff with current identification cards may borrow books. A current Saint Louis University I.D. or a MOBIUS member-school I.D. is required for all borrowing transactions.
Loan Periods for Library Items
Undergraduate Students
| Material Types | Loan Periods | Number of Renewals | Maximum Checkouts |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLU Books | 21 Days | 5 | No limit |
| MOBIUS/PROSPECTOR Items | 28 Days | 2 | 20 items |
| Reserve Items (laptops, headphones, reserved books, etc.) |
4 Hours | No renewal | No limit |
Graduate Students/SLU Staff
| Material Types | Loan Periods | Number of Renewals | Maximum Checkouts |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLU Books | 120 Days | 2 | No limit |
| MOBIUS/PROSPECTOR Items | 21 Days (120 Days for items from MERLIN cluster) |
2 | 20 items |
| Reserve Items (laptops, headphones, reserved books, etc.) |
4 Hours | No renewal | No limit |
Faculty
| Material Types | Loan Periods | Number of Renewals | Maximum Checkouts |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLU Books | 120 Days | 10 | No limit |
| MOBIUS/PROSPECTOR Items | 21 Days (120 Days for items from MERLIN cluster) |
2 | 30 items |
| Reserve Items (laptops, headphones, reserved books, etc.) |
4 Hours | No renewal | No limit |
Renewals
Books that meet these criteria may be renewed online:
- are within 7 days prior to their due date or later
- have not been billed for replacement
- have not been requested by another borrower
- have not reached the renewal limit
Patrons may also renew by email, telephone, or at the Circulation Desk. If a book has reached its renewal limit, it must be brought to the Circulation Desk to be checked in before it can be checked out again.
Overdue Books and Fees
Overdue notices for books from all Saint Louis University Libraries are sent when
books are 5 and 15 days overdue. After 30 days, overdue books are considered lost,
and the borrowing patron will be billed a lost book fee.
Overdue notices for MOBIUS-loaned books are sent when books are 5 and 30 days overdue.
After 45 days, overdue books are considered lost and the borrowing patron will be
billed a lost-book fee.
Billed books and/or fees exceeding $50 will result in suspension of borrowing privileges.
Lost or Damaged Books and Replacement Charges
A borrower who has lost a book from any of the Saint Louis University Libraries will be charged to replace the lost book. Replacement copies are accepted as long as they are new and of the same edition or later. A borrower who has lost a MOBIUS book will be charged in accordance with the owning library's policies.
If material is returned in a damaged condition, the borrower will be charged to replace the book. Replacement copies are accepted as long as they are new and of the same edition or newer. Examples of damage can include writing or highlighting, food spills, water damage, Post-It note usage, folding pages, tearing or removing pages, excessive heat or sunlight on media materials.
Library Holds on Registration, Transcript and Diploma
All materials should be returned on time. Notices are sent out regularly to inform borrowers of overdue items. A "hold" may be placed on registration, transcript, and diplomas for all non-returned library materials and/or unpaid fees. All outstanding books and fees must be taken care of prior to graduation. Students are encouraged to check their library records by logging into their library accounts or by calling the Circulation Desk at 314-977-8800.
Requesting Books
All circulating SLU library books within the general collection and MOBIUS/PROSPECTOR books are available for request online.
When books are received at the MCL, the requesters will be notified to pick up the books at the Circulation Desk. From the notice date, SLU books are held for 7 days and MOBIUS/PROSPECTOR books are held 10 days for pickup.
For More Answers and Assistance
For questions about Medical Center Library Circulation services and policies, call 314-977-8800 or visit the Circulation Desk.