Policies
Loans & Renewals
| Item |
VIMS Students
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VIMS Faculty
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VIMS Staff
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W&M Students
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W&M Faculty
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W&M Staff
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| Books & Reports |
365 days
1 Renewals |
365 days
1 Renewal |
365 days
1 Renewals |
30 days |
365 days |
30 days |
| Theses & Dissertations |
365 days
1 Renewals |
365 days
1 Renewal |
365 days
1 Renewals |
30 days
1 Renewal |
365 days
1 Renewal |
30 days
1 Renewal |
| Maps & Charts |
7 days
3 Renewals |
7 days
3 Renewals |
7 days
3 Renewals |
In Library Use
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In Library Use
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In Library Use
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| CDs, Videos, Software |
7 days
1 Renewal |
7 days
1 Renewal |
7 days
1 Renewal |
7 days
1 Renewal |
7 days
1 Renewal |
7 days
1 Renewal |
| Microfilms/forms |
In Library Use
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In Library Use
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In Library Use
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In Library Use
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In Library Use
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In Library Use
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| Print Journals |
In Library Use
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In Library Use
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In Library Use
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In Library Use
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In Library Use
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In Library Use
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Overdue Materials
The Library does not assess fines for overdue materials. However, items that are not returned, or not renewed (if permitted), within 30 days past the due date will be declared lost.
Borrowers will be blocked, and charged the replacement cost, plus a processing fee of $25 per item. The processing fee is non-refundable even if the item is located and returned at a later date. If there are valid reasons why you cannot return items or renew appropriately, such as extended field work, you are responsible for advising the Library of your circumstances.
Borrowing from the Williamsburg Campus Libraries
VIMS faculty, staff and students are able to borrow materials from Williamsburg campus libraries by going directly to the library, or by using the Request function in the catalog database. Sign into the database (upper right corner), locate the item you want and select the Find or Request tab, and fill in the form. The requested item will be sent to Hargis Library and you will be notified when it is available for pick up.
Materials borrowed from Williamsburg campus libraries are subject to the loan rules and policies of those libraries which may differ from those of Hargis Library. It is the responsibility of the borrower to be aware of any differences.
Materials that are borrowed from other W&M Libraries may be returned to Hargis Library.
Lost or Damaged Materials
Lost materials: Lost materials will be assessed at replacement costs, with a minimum charge of $70, plus a processing fee of $25 per item.
Damaged materials: These items may require special repair and processing, and will be subject to fees at the discretion of the Library. A processing fee of $25 per item will be charged. Items that are not repairable will be considered as lost materials. All damaged materials remain the property of the Library.