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Circulation Loan Periods
| Policy Approval Authority | Associate Dean of Public Services |
| Responsible Division | Public Services |
| Responsible Office | Circulation |
| Responsible Officer(s) | Head of User Services |
| Contact Person | AD of Public Services, Leanne VandeCreek |
| Effective Adoption Date | 03-01-2013 |
| Last Review Date | 03-01-2022 |
| Policy Category/Categories | University Libraries Circulation Loan Periods |
Updated: 03-26-2025 (Updated text and format to meet new library policy standards, replaced Courtesy Card with Visitor Library Card, added links)
Main Collection
| Material Type | NIU Employees | Grad Students | Honors | Retirees | Undergrads | Visitor Library Card | Alumni | Friends of the NIU Libraries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 16 weeks | 4 weeks | 16 weeks |
| Media | 4 weeks | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Kits, maps, pamphlets | 4 weeks | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Laptops | Laptop Circulation Policy | n/a | |
| Reserves | Reserves Services Policy | n/a | |
| Microforms | building use only | ||
| Periodicals | building use only | ||
| Reference | building use only | ||
| 16mm Films | building use only | ||
Government Publications
| Material Type | NIU Employees | Grad Students | Honors | Retirees | Undergrads | Visitor Library Card | Alumni | Friends of the NIU Libraries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circulating Documents | 16 weeks | 4 weeks | 16 weeks |
| Media | 4 weeks | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Non-Circulating Documents | building use only | ||
Juvenile Collection
| Material Type | NIU Employees | Grad Students | Honors | Retirees | Undergrads | Visitor Library Card | Alumni | Friends of the NIU Libraries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 4 weeks | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
Special Collections and Archives
| Material Type | NIU Employees | Grad Students | Honors | Retirees | Undergrads | Visitor Library Card | Alumni | Friends of the NIU Libraries |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | building use only | ||
| Material Type | NIU Employees | Grad Students | Honors | Retirees | Undergrads | Visitor Library Card | Alumni | Friends of the NIU Libraries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Scores (M4) | 16 weeks | 4 weeks | 16 weeks |
| Books | 16 weeks | 4 weeks | 16 weeks |
| Media | 4 weeks | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Electronic Equipment | 3 days | 3 days | n/a |
| Laptops | 3 days | 3 days | n/a |
| Reserves | Reserves Services Policy | n/a | |
| Periodicals | building use only | ||
| Reference | building use only | ||
| Music Monuments (M1 - M3) | building use only | ||
| NIU Nook | variable loan periods | ||
| Material Type | NIU Employees | Grad Students | Honors | Retirees | Undergrads | Visitor Library Card | Alumni | Friends of the NIU Libraries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 16 weeks | 4 weeks | 16 weeks |
| Reserves | Reserves Services Policy | n/a | |
| Periodicals | building use only | ||
| Reference | building use only | ||
- My Library Account Check status of your requests, check NIUILLiad, renew loans, manage fines
- Research Guides Find research guides by subject
- Course Reserves Put items on electronic or print reserve for faculty
- Room ReservationsReserve smart classrooms and individual study rooms
- Technology Information about library technologies
- Founders Learning Commons Get academic support and access technology, spaces, and resources
- Digitization Services Request digitization of Special Collection and Archives materials
- Merchandise Purchase merchandise from our store or pay for requested services
Contact Us
Library InformationFounders Memorial Library
217 Normal Rd
DeKalb, IL 60115-2828
815-753-1995
lib-admin@niu.edu
