Circulation Policies

Notes:

1. Fines begin accruing as soon as an item becomes overdue, but are not assessed against a patron's account until the item is returned. The maximum overdue fine charged for any item is $25. Patrons who owe fines and fees to the Library will have their University record marked to block grades, transcript requests and similar transactions.

2. Books not returned within 90 days of their due date are considered lost and the patron will be assessed the cost of a replacement copy plus a $20 processing fee. Library borrowing privileges are blocked until the item is returned and/or required payments are made. If a lost item has been paid for but is later found and returned, the purchase price can be refunded. The processing fee is non-refundable.

3. A student at any Tennessee State university or community college may get a TALC (Tennessee Academic Library Collaborative) Universal Borrower's Card that allows borrowing from all institutions in the system. The card must be issued by the home campus library.

4. Faculty and staff are not charged overdue fines but are responsible for paying for lost books and processing fees.

5. Individuals who have been awarded an undergraduate or graduate degree from MTSU qualify for an Alumni card, which will be issued at the Walker Library circulation desk.

6. Community borrower cards will be issued to legal residents of the state of Tennessee that are 18 years of age and not currently attending high school. The community member must either complete a "Community Borrower Application Card" or have an M number and provide either a current Tennessee Driver's License or a valid photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Public Safety.