| Material/service | Loan period | Maximum checkouts | Renewals allowed | Overdue fines | Recall fines | Borrowable from Québec University Libraries? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 30 days | 100 | Automatically, continuously renewed | $0.50 per day (maximum $20) | $5 per day | Yes |
| Scores | 30 days | 100 | Automatically, continuously renewed | $0.50 per day (maximum $20) | $5 per day | Yes |
| Journals, maps | 30 days | 100 | Automatically, continuously renewed | $0.50 per day (maximum $20) | $5 per day | Yes (if lending institution allows) |
| Audio/video materials (DVD, etc.) | 30 days | 100 | Automatically, continuously renewed | $0.50 per day (maximum $20) | $5 per day | Yes |
| Course reserves, library equipment | 3 hours, 3 hours same day / 1 day / 2 days | 3 | No | $0.02 per minute (maximum $100) | N/A | No |
| Course reserves, library equipment | 2 weeks | 3 | No | $5 per day (maximum $20) | N/A | |
| Items by consultation (on site only) | 11 hours | 100 | No | $5 per day (maximum $20) | N/A | |
| RBSC items by consultation (on site only) | 11 hours | 100 | No | N/A | N/A | |
| Key and carrels | Fixed dates (end of semesters or summer) | 3 | Unlimited renewals | $5 per day (maximum $20) | N/A | |
| Interlibrary Loans | 30 days | 100 | 4 automatic renewals | $0.50 per day (maximum $20) | N/A | N/A |
All loans are subject to recall.
The items that renew automatically will do so unless a hold has been placed, or the user's account has expired.
Library overdue fines are calculated 24/7.
Course reserves items must be returned to the library location from which they were borrowed.
Course reserve items on 3-hour loan can be borrowed overnight if they are borrowed within 3 hours before the closing of the Information Desk. These will be due back one hour after library services begin the next day. Please consult with your library location for more information.
Retired Â鶹AV faculty and staff enjoy the same borrowing privileges as active Â鶹AV faculty.
PhD students no longer registered because of non-compliance with the Time Limitation Policy but who require access to library resources to complete their thesis can obtain library borrowing privileges and extend access to library e-resources.
Course lecturers have access to Â鶹AV Libraries print and online material for the period of one year from the last hiring date. If their access is cut immediately after the end of their contract (temporary system issue), they should fill in the , requesting a Course Lecturer extension. Once they receive a temporary account number, they have to get in touch with the library location (hsslloans.library [at] mcgill.ca for the Humanities and Social Sciences Library) with the number to be assisted with completing the process.
Â鶹AV casual staff can obtain Â鶹AV Libraries Borrowing Cards. They must fill in the , and their supervisor has to send an email confirming the end date of their employment to the library location (hsslloans.library [at] mcgill.ca for the Humanities and Social Sciences Library). Once they receive a temporary account number, they have to get in touch with the library location (hsslloans.library [at] mcgill.ca for the Humanities and Social Sciences Library) with the number to be assisted with completing the process.
Members of Â鶹AV's Community for Lifelong Learning (MCLL) can obtain Â鶹AV Libraries Borrowing Cards. They must fill in this . Once they receive a temporary account number, they have to get in touch with the library locationÌý(hsslloans.library [at] mcgill.ca for the Humanities and Social Sciences Library) with the number to be assisted with completing the process. To obtain their borrowing card, MCLL members must show proof of registration.
Students, faculty, and staff at Â鶹AV's Campus Outaouais can have library materials delivered to them by filling out the distance borrowing form.
