Borrowing Policy

Clayton State University students, faculty and staff may check out an unlimited number of circulating books. The student loan period is three weeks. The faculty and staff loan period expires at the end of every semester. A three-week renewal is allowed for students if there is no "hold" request on the particular book. Clayton State students may check out two videos or compact discs at a time for seven days with no renewals. Each holder, even if it holds more than one CD or video, is counted as one check out item. Students must present a valid LakerCard in order to check out items. Students may not lend their I.D. card to other students.

Any student currently enrolled in one of the University System of Georgia institutions may check out books from another institution in the system by presenting a valid photo I.D., such as a university ID card, a driver's license, or a military ID.

Reference books, periodicals and some audio-visual materials are for library use only. Faculty and staff may check out audio-visual materials to prepare for class or for personal use with no limit on the number of AV items. The AV checkout period for faculty and staff is the same as other library materials.

There are two book deposits. One is located inside at the circulation desk. The other is located outside the front of the library for use during those times when the building is closed. Audiovisual items should be returned inside the library.

Students who do not return their library materials or pay their library fines will have a "hold" placed on their record. Anyone with a "hold" will not be able to borrow library materials, register for classes or receive copies of transcripts.

Lost or damaged library materials must be paid for by the person on whose card they are checked-out.

Students currently enrolled in a Clayton State University Continuing Education class 18 years or older may check out up to five library items. No more than two AV items may be checked out at any time. Books circulate for three weeks and AV items for one week. Continuing Education students must show a current paid receipt and a valid photo I.D.