Borrow & Renew
Loan periods and fines:
You are responsible for all items checked out to your card until the items are returned.
Please notify us if your card is lost or stolen.
Renewals
Find out about renewals here.
Holds
When you need to use a book currently checked out to another borrower, you may request that Circulation put a hold on the book. You will be placed on a waiting list and notified in turn when the item is returned. The item will be held for you at the Circulation or Media Center Desk for 10 days.
Place a hold online with myNuCat (see Requesting a book to be held in myNuCat or inquire at the Circulation Desk.
Recalls
If your need is urgent and the item you want has been out for two weeks or more (2 days for multimedia), you may ask the library to recall it for you immediately. When the item is returned, you will be notified and it will be held for you at the Circulation or Media Center Desk.
If someone else wishes to recall a book that you have checked out, you must return it within 10 days or your account may be blocked and fines incurred.
Allow Others to Borrow for You
You may allow others to borrow books in your name. As with all other items in your account, you are responsible for any charges. Please complete the following form:
Joint Borrowing Authorization Form (pdf)
Return it to:
Access Services
150 Snell Library
Northeastern University
Boston, MA 02115
Or fax to (617) 373-8681
Lost books
If you lose a book, notify the Library promptly in order to prevent the further accumulation of fines. You will be charged for overdue fines accrued prior to such notification plus the replacement price and processing fee. If you subsequently find and return the lost book, only the overdue fine will be charged. The replacement price and processing fee will be cancelled.
NU Library users are responsible for replacement charges, fines, and processing fees for unreturned/lost/damaged library materials. For each item not returned within 40 days(for a recalled item, within 25 days) of its due date, the library will issue a bill for a minimum fee of $55 (or a new replacement copy) plus a $25 processing fee.
NU students are billed for fines and fees through the Student Accounts Office. All others may pay by check at the Snell Circulation Desk.
If you think you returned an item, but are still receiving notices
If you believe a book or multimedia item has been returned, but you are still receiving overdue notices, please contact us. For a 40-day period, we will conduct a thorough search for the item, asking you at the same time to search various likely places. If the item is not found or returned at the end of this period, you will continue to be responsible for it, and eventually you will be charged for its replacement. (If you subsequently find and return the lost book, only the overdue fine will be charged.)
Questions:
Circulation Desk: 617-373-8778
