Borrowing Policies
Borrowing Privileges
North Parkers
Students, faculty, and staff with a current North Park ID may use it to check out library materials.
Partner Schools
Anyone affiliated with ACTS, I-Share, or the ATLA Reciprocal Borrowing Program may use their school ID to borrow items from our library. I-Share members may also request to have Brandel Library materials delivered to their home libraries.
Alumni and Guests
Guest cards are complimentary for North Park alumni and retired faculty, clergy, and employees of Covenant Offices and Swedish Covenant Hospital, and available to others for an annual $200 fee. Visit the library circulation desk to apply for a guest card.
Loan Periods
| Students | Staff | Faculty | Partner Schools | Registered Guests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 28 days | 8 weeks | 16 weeks | 28 days | 28 days |
| Course Reserves | short-term | short-term | short-term | in-library use only | restricted |
| Reference | in-library use only | ||||
| Periodicals | in-library use only | ||||
| Media (six-item limit) | 14 days | 14 days | 14 days | 14 days | 14 days |
Renewals
You may renew books three times, and CDs/DVDs once. Log in to your library account to renew items.
Fines
Pay accrued fines with cash or check made out to North Park University at the library circulation desk.
| Item Type | Fine |
|---|---|
| Books | $0.25/day |
| CDs/DVDs | $1.00/day |
| Course Reserves | $0.05/minute |
Lost Items
We will bill you the replacement cost plus a $15 processing fee for any items you lose. We consider an item lost once it reaches sixty days overdue.
Fine Limits
The fine limit is $30 for students and $7.50 for guests. You may not check out library materials if you've reached the fine limit.
