UTSA Libraries

Undergraduate Student Borrowing Policy

UTSA undergraduate students may borrow up to 50 books at a time.

Loan Period

The loan period is 21 days. Books or multimedia recalled for Course Reserves must be returned by the amended due date emailed to the borrower.  Items may be returned to the John Peace Library on Main Campus, the Downtown Campus Library, or the AET Library, regardless of where they were checked out.  For borrowing periods of all other materials please view our Borrowing Policies by type of material.

Renewing Books

You may renew your books up to three times, if they have not been requested by another borrower.  Books can be renewed online through your account, by calling the John Peace Library (210-458-4574) or the Downtown Campus Library (210-458-2440), or in person at the Front Desk of either library.

Overdue Fines

Overdue fines are charged for regular books and multimedia items, as well as for high-demand items including reserve materials, recalled items, laptops, and group study rooms.  Overdue notices are sent to your UTSA email address as a courtesy.  Failure to receive notices of overdue items is not grounds for dismissing fines. A hold will be placed on your account and you will not be able to borrow materials (with the exception of Course Reserves), register for classes, or order transcripts if your overdue fines or fees for lost library item(s) total $95 or more.

Lost or Damaged Items

Users are responsible for charges for items lost or damaged during their borrowing period. In addition to replacement costs, users will be responsible for a processing fee of $10. For damaged items, charges will be determined by the cost of repairs or replacement.