Check Out Limits, Renewals, and Late Fees
| Type of Item | Loan Period | Max. Items | Max. Renewals* | Late Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Public Library & University Items** | 3 weeks | 100 | 3 |
$.50 per day $20 per item max |
| Non-fiction Videos*** (Public Library) | 3 weeks | 10 | 3 |
$.50 per day $20 per item max |
| Entertainment Videos*** (Public Library) | 3 weeks | 10 | 0 |
$.50 per day $20 per item max |
| Magazines | 1 week | 100 | 1 |
$.50 per day $20 per item max |
| Music CDs (Public Library) | 3 weeks | 100 | 1 |
$.50 per day $20 per item max |
| Music CDs (University) | 1 week | 100 | 1 |
$.50 per day $20 per item max |
| Books from Link+ | 3 weeks | 15 active transactions | 1 (for 3 weeks) |
$1.00 per day $15 per item max |
| SJSU Course Reserves | varies (2 hrs to 3 days) | 2 | 0 |
Hourly Loans: $1.00 per hour $20 per item max Daily Loans: $5 per day $20 per item max |
* Renewals are not available if holds exist on an item.
** All university books are recallable immediately for Course Reserves.
*** "Videos" = DVD, VHS, VCD, BluRay
Limited Status Library Card Privileges
Borrowing Privileges for Limited Status Library Cards are identical to those above except:
- you may only have 1 item (of any type) checked out at a time
- no university materials may be checked out
- items cannot be borrowed through Link+
Checking Out Items
- Maximum check outs = 100 items at any time
- You will receive a due date receipt when you check out materials
- Self-service checkout is available at all locations. Your library card must be in "good standing" to use Self-Checkout machines.
Returning Items
- You may return items to the King Library or any branch location, except for SJSU Course Reserves - these must be returned to the desk at King Library.
- Outside book drops are available for after-hours returns.
- Items returned after the library has closed will be considered returned on the next open day.
Requesting Items
- You may have up to 5 requests at any time
- Locate and request items online through the Library Catalog. You will need your Library Card number and chosen PIN.
- Entertainment videos (VHS, DVD, VCD), Music CDs, Record Albums, Art Reproductions, California Textbooks, Magazines from Branch Libraries may not be requested.
- Items will be held for 7 days on a self-service hold-shelf at your chosen library
- You will be charged a $3 fee for every hold that is not picked up after 7 days
- Receive notification (in English) by email or phone when the item you requested is available
- Monitor the status of your requests online in your Library Account or by phone at (408) 808-BOOK (808-2665)
Renewing Items
Most library materials may be renewed up to 3 times. Materials that have been requested by other customers may not be renewed.
You may renew by:
- Accessing your Library Account Online
- Calling the Telephone Renewal System at (408) 808-BOOK (808-2665). Please note: Telephone Renewal System is in English
- Calling our staff at (408) 808-2000
- Visiting an Accounts Desk or Self-Check Machines in person at any library
Recalls
University materials are subject to recall. You will be notified if an item in your possession is recalled; its due date will be shortened and it may not be renewed. There is no grace period on due dates for recalled items. More details
