The Libraries are not loaning or accepting any physical materials. Please do not return materials until further notice. No fees or bills will be charged during this time.
The Libraries will provide access to materials electronically whenever possible. To request materials or ask about borrowed materials, contact the Circulation Department by email, phone or chat.
General Check Out Policies
- Current UofSC 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 days with 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 weeks with unlimited renewals
Journal and Magazine Volumes
- Loaned for 3 days with 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 days with 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