To check out books and other items from the Walker Library, bring the items and your MTSU ID to the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor. See Borrowing Policies for limits and loan periods by item type and user type.
For borrowing laptops and other equipment, see Borrow Equipment.
|
Patron Type |
Item Limit |
Check out period |
Renewals Allowed |
Overdue Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate |
50 |
Due by end of current semester |
None |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. See more about fines and fees |
|
Graduate |
50 |
Due by end of current semester |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. See more about fines and fees |
|
Faculty, Staff, Admin, Retirees |
50 |
16 weeks |
4 renewals |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. See more about fines and fees |
|
K-12 Educators |
20 |
28 days |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. See more about fines and fees |
|
Community |
2 |
2 weeks |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. See more about fines and fees |
|
Alumni |
10 |
2 weeks |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. See more about fines and fees |
|
High School Student* |
2 |
2 weeks |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. See more about fines and fees |
*High School Students are issued borrowing privileges when enrolled in an AP high school class that has requested formal Walker Library high school information literacy instruction. Please contact Christy Groves (christy.groves@mtsu.edu) for further information.
Special Materials
|
Collection |
Circulation Policies for Special Materials |
Fines |
|---|---|---|
|
Bound Periodicals |
Circulate to faculty for not more than one week; circulate to graduate students for not more than one week with permission of reference librarian. |
NA (faculty); $.25/hour (grad) |
|
Current Periodicals |
Circulate to faculty for one day only. |
NA |
|
Reference & Government Documents |
Circulate only to faculty for not more than one week with permission of a reference librarian. |
NA |
|
Special Collections |
Do not circulate. Photocopies at discretion of staff. |
NA |
Textbooks
|
Patron Type |
Item Limit |
Check out period |
Renewals Allowed |
Overdue Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
All Library users |
50 |
2 weeks |
No renewals |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
All other Curriculum Collection materials
|
Patron Type |
Item Limit |
Check out period |
Renewals Allowed |
Overdue Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate |
50 |
28 days |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Graduate |
50 |
28 days |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Faculty, Staff, Admin, Retirees |
50 |
28 days |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
K-12 Educators |
20 |
28 days |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Community |
2 |
2 weeks |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Alumni |
10 |
2 weeks |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
Audiobooks
Patron Type |
Audio Book |
Check out period |
Renewals Allowed |
Overdue Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate |
5 |
28 days |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Graduate |
10 |
28 days |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Faculty, Staff, Admin, Retirees |
10 |
28 days |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Alumni |
2 |
28 days |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Community |
Not eligible |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
DVDs
|
Patron Type |
DVDs |
Check out period |
Renewals Allowed |
Overdue Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate |
1 |
14 days |
N/A |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Graduate |
1 |
14 days |
N/A |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Faculty, Staff, Admin, Retirees, |
10 |
14 days** |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Alumni |
1 |
Library Use Only* |
N/A |
Materials not returned will be billed for replacement. |
|
Community |
1 |
Library Use Only* |
N/A |
Materials not returned will be billed for replacement. |
*For in-Library viewing of DVD materials, viewing equipment is available in Room 114D.
**Faculty and Teaching Assistants may book Media materials for classroom use through the Library catalog.
Print Scores
Exception to the following: M1-M3 (reference scores) may NOT be checked out. M3.1 and above may be checked out.
| Patron Type |
Print Scores |
Check out period |
Renewals Allowed |
Overdue Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate |
50 |
Due by end of current semester |
None |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Graduate |
50 |
Due by end of current semester |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Faculty, Staff, Admin, Retirees |
50 |
16 weeks |
4 renewals |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Alumni |
10 |
2 weeks |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Community |
Library use only |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Audio Visual Materials and Sound Recordings
| Patron Type |
A/V and Sound Recordings |
Check out period |
Renewals Allowed |
Overdue Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate |
10 |
14 days |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Graduate |
50 |
14 days |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Faculty, Staff, Admin, Retirees, Graduate |
50 |
28 days |
1 renewal |
Materials not returned within 60 days after the due date will be billed for replacement. |
|
Alumni |
10 |
Library Use Only |
N/A |
Materials not returned will be billed for replacement. |
|
Community |
1 |
Library Use Only |
N/A |
Materials not returned will be billed for replacement. |
Reserve Collection
| Loan Type |
Restrictions |
Fine Rate |
|---|---|---|
|
Vanderbilt Access Card |
Fourteen day loan period. Must be returned to the Reserves Desk. |
$1.00 per day |
|
One-hour |
Cannot be taken past the security gates. |
$0.05 per minute |
|
Two-hour |
Cannot be taken past the security gates. |
$0.05 per minute |
|
Three-hour |
Cannot be taken past the security gates. |
$0.05 per minute |
|
One-Day |
Must be returned to the Reserves Desk. |
$1.00 per day |
|
Three-Day |
Must be returned to the Reserves Desk. |
$1.00 per day |
|
Seven-Day |
Must be returned to the Reserves Desk. |
$1.00 per day |
|
Fourteen-Day |
Must be returned to the Reserves Desk. |
$1.00 per day |
See Borrow Equipment for a list of technology items available.
Location: Technology Services Desk, 1st floor
Eligibility: All current MTSU students have access to library equipment
| Equipment Type | Loan Period | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Laptops | 30-Day | 45 |
| Laptops | 2 Week | 40 |
| Calculators | 3-Day | 44 |
| Ethernet Cables, Mouse Devices, SD Card Readers, and External Optical Drives | 3-Day (4 hour in Makerspace) | Varies |
| Hotspots | Semester | 225 |
| Pen Tablets | 7-Day | 21 |
Renewals: One renewal may be available if there is not a waiting list for items. A renewal may be requested online. You will need to have your MTSU ID and the barcode number on the back to renew online.
Overdue Fines: Overdue fines for equipment are $20. The maximum overdue charge for a single item is $20. Failure to return equipment on the due date will result in a $20 overdue fine. If the equipment is not returned within 24 hours, a bill for replacement and a processing charge will be added to the overdue fine. All equipment should be returned to the library 30 minutes before closing. Borrowers are responsible for the replacement cost of lost or damaged equipment.
