Circulation Desk
Location
: Love Library Addition First Floor
Phone
: (619) 594-6793
Service Desk Hours
- Circulation Services
- Patron Records
- Loan Periods
- Renewing Library Material
- Recalling/Placing Holds on Checked-Out Books
- Search Services
- Overdue Fees and Lost Material Charges
- Questions?
Circulation Services
- Checkout books
- Pickup Circuit, Link+, and Interlibrary Loan material
- Renew books
- Checkout bound periodicals (Faculty & Graduate Students only)
- Checkout property engravers (3-day loan)
- Place requests to search unlocated items
- Place requests to hold checked out items
- Library Lost & Found
- Contact the Library Security Guard
- Quick Guide to SDSU Library Privileges
Patron Records
- Register for checking out library material and for online services
- Create/Delete Personal Identification Number (PIN)
- Change your Library record information
- Apply for a Research Affiliate (Guest) card ($60/year)
- Obtain clearance for withdrawal or payroll
- Obtain Authorization to use Faculty/Staff ID Card
Loan Periods
Loan Periods and allowable renewals vary according to patron, material, and location types. Patron type is defined by your affiliation with SDSU , (i.e. undergraduate, graduate, or faculty, etc.) You must present a valid SDSU ID when borrowing material. Loan periods and allowable renewals are generally:
| Status | Loan Period | Allowable Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduates | 28 Days | 3 |
| Graduate Students | 84 Days | 3 |
| Staff | 112 Days | 3 |
| Faculty/Doctoral Students | 183 Days | 1 |
| Research Affiliates | 28 Days | 2 |
Renewing Library Material
Material may be renewed from a workstation within the library or from a remote location using a Web Browser by choosing the My Library Record function in the Library Catalog (the PAC) . For detailed instructions please see Instructions for Online Renewal of Library Material. SDSU Library material can also be renewed by bringing materials to the Circulation Desk.
Recalling/Placing Holds on Checked-Out Books
If the book you need is checked out, you can have it recalled (called in from one Library patron for use by another). All books are subject to RECALL after a period of ten days. Recalled books should be returned to the Library within two weeks. When material is unavailable patrons should also consider using LINK+ or Circuit to obtain the item from one of our consortial partners.
A HOLD can be placed, either online or at the Circulation Desk, to reserve an item currently checked out by another borrower. When returned and ready for pickup, you will be notified by e-mail or mail. The item will be held for the requestor for eight days. For further information on these services, please inquire at the Circulation Desk.
Search Services
If you cannot locate a book in the book stacks, present your valid SDSU ID and submit a Request to Locate and Hold Book or Serial form to the Circulation Desk. Staff will search for the book at least three times over a two-week period. If the search is successful the book will be held for you at the Circulation Desk for one week.
If a bound periodical cannot be located in the bound periodicals stacks, complete a green Request to Locate Bound Periodical form at the Circulation Desk. Staff search for a missing bound periodical volume but do not hold it at the Circulation Desk. Each located volume is reshelved in its proper place in the bound periodicals stacks, and you are notified that the requested volume has been located.
Overdue Fees and Lost Material Charges
Fines for library material vary according to department and material type. Fines range from $.25 per day for most books checked out from the general collection, to $1.00 per hour for some types of materials checked out from Course Reserves . Schedules of fines are posted at most check-out points in the Library. Lost library materials are billed at $52.46 per item. If you have questions regarding overdue fines inquire at the Circulation Desk when you are checking out the material.
Students may pay library charges on-line through the SDSU Cashier's Office by going to www.sdsu.edu/sfs. Payments can also be made by mail, or to the 24-hour dropbox located outside the Cashier's Office, Student Services West Building Room 2620. Faculty and Staff may pay lost material charges at the Circulation Desk.
| Item Type | Fine Per Day |
|---|---|
| Books/Media Materials | $0.25 |
| Circuit/LINK+ | $1.00 |
| Bound Periodical | $1.00 |
Questions?
If you have questions or comments about the Circulation Desk, please contact Joan Goodwin, Circulation Desk Supervisor.
