Borrowing Privileges
- Who Can Borrow?
- How Long Can We Borrow?
- How Many Books Can We Borrow?
- How Long Can We Borrow Media Equipment?
Who Can Borrow?
FSU Community
Members of the FSU community are granted borrowing privileges:
- Undergraduate students currently registered for classes
- Graduate students currently registered for classes
- Faculty or staff with permanent appointments
- Retired FSU faculty and staff
Florida Community Colleges and Public Universities
Current students, faculty, and staff of the Florida Community Colleges and Public Universities are granted borrowing privileges. Current university I.D. must be presented.
FSU Affiliates
FSU affiliates may be eligible to receive a Special Borrowing Permit:
- Visiting scholars sponsored by a FSU department
- Florida State University OPS staff
- Staff and students in special FSU affiliated programs
Alumni and General Public
Alumni and members of the general public are welcome to conduct research inside the university libraries. Alumni and members of the public can borrow books by purchasing a Friends of the Library annual membership.
Non Enrolled Students
Undergraduate and graduate students must be enrolled in at least one credit hour to receive borrowing privileges. Non enrolled students are welcome to conduct research inside the university libraries. Non enrolled students can borrow books by purchasing a $10 Friends of the Librarystudent membership.
Further questions may be directed to the Head of Collections Access, at 850-645-8925.
How Long Can I Borrow?
The length of time you may borrow material depends on your current status.
| Books | Bound Journals | Popular Videos |
Instructional Videos |
Interlibrary Loan |
Remote access to databases |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSU Undergraduate Students |
3 weeks | In-library use only | 3 days | In-library use only | Yes | Yes |
| FSU Graduate Students |
6 weeks | Overnight | 3 days | 3 days | Yes | Yes |
| FSU Faculty | 16 weeks | Overnight | 3 days | 3 days | Yes | Yes |
| FSU Staff | 6 weeks | Overnight | 3 days | In-library use only | Yes | Yes |
| Friends of the Libraries |
3 weeks | In-library use only | No | In-library use only | No | No |
| Special Borrowing Permit |
3 weeks | In-library use only | No | In-library use only | No | No |
| Books | Journals | Popular Videos |
Instructional Videos |
Interlibrary Loan |
Remote access to databases |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State University Undergraduate Students |
3 weeks | In-library use only | No | In-library use only | No | No |
| State University Graduate Students |
6 weeks | In-library use only | No | In-library use only | No | No |
| State University Faculty |
16 weeks | In-library use only | No | In-library use only | No | No |
| State University Staff |
6 weeks | In-library use only | No | In-library use only | No | No |
| Books | Journals | Popular Videos |
Instructional Videos |
Interlibrary Loan |
Remote access to databases |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Community College Students |
3 weeks | In-library use only | No | In-library use only | No | No |
| Community College Faculty and Staff |
6 weeks | In-library use only | No | In-library use only | No | No |
Fine are detailed in the table below. After an item is overdue for 60 days, the patron will be charged the full replacement cost of the material.
| Fine amount per day | Maximum Fine | |
|---|---|---|
| Books | .25 | 5.00 |
| Videos | .25 | 5.00 |
| Journals | .25 | 20.00 |
For questions about fines, please visit the Library Fines Management department on the 2nd Floor of Strozier Library or call them by phone at 645-8822 or 645-8823.
How Many Books Can I Borrow?
| Borrower Type | Number of Books |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 125 |
| Graduate Students | 250 |
| Faculty Members | 400 |
| Special Borrowers and Friends of the Library | 30 |
See more Circulation policies here.
How Long Can We Borrow Media Equipment?
| Loan Period | Renewals? | Overdue Fines | Replacement Costs (if lost or damaged) | Allowed Borrowers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones | 4 hours | No | $0.25 / hour - Max: $5 |
$25 high-quality / $3 low-quality | FSU students, staff and faculty |
| Digital Video Recorder | 48 hours | No | $10 / hour - Max: $50 | $300 | FSU students, staff and faculty |
| Laptop | 4 hours | No | $10 / hour - Max: $50 | $1800 laptop / $70 power cord | FSU students, staff and faculty |