Learn about loan policies for the variety of books, films and other materials available in
the University Libraries collections.
General Check Out Policies
Current USC students, faculty and staff can borrow an unlimited number of most materials
CarolinaCard ID is required
Check out at the Circulation Desk in Thomas Cooper or Music Library
Student accounts are blocked if fines reach $5.00
Return items to Circulation Desk or campus book drops located outside Thomas Cooper
Library, in lobby of Gambrell Hall, and on the corner of Bull and Devine streets
Lost or unreturned items are subject to replacement fees
Details by Status and Material Types
Books
Loaned for 6 weeks with unlimited renewals
Fines $0.25/day
Films
Up to 2 films loaned for 2 days with 1 renewal
Books in General Circulation
Loaned until semester ends with unlimited renewals
Fines $0.25/day
Books in Juvenile and Popular Reading
Loaned for 6 weeks with unlimited renewals
Fines $0.25/day
Journal and Magazine Volumes
Loaned for 3 dayswith 10 renewals
Fines $1.00/day
Films
Up to 2 films loaned for 2 days with 1 renewal
Books in General Circulation and Juvenile
Loaned for 6 months with unlimited renewals
Books in Popular Reading
Loaned for 6 weekswith unlimited renewals
Journal and Magazine Volumes
Loaned for 3 dayswith unlimited renewals
Educational Films
Loaned for 3 days with 3 renewals
Browsing Films
Loaned for 3 days with 1 renewal
Books
Loaned for 6 weeks with unlimited renewals
Fines $0.25/day
Journal and Magazine Volumes
Loaned for 3 dayswith 10 renewals
Fines $1.00/day
Films
Up to 2 films loaned for 2 days with 1 renewal
Policies for All Borrowers
Loaned for 6 weeks with 1 renewal
Fines $0.25/day
Limit of 50 items
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