Please see our Borrowing Books page for information on number of items and checkout times.
Borrowing
| STATUS | BORROWING PERIOD |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate students | 4 months |
| Staff | 4 months |
| Graduate, Doctoral and Honors Students | 4 months |
To borrow items you must present your UTSA Card or other photo ID at the service desk. Books recalled for Course Reserves must be returned by the new due date emailed to the borrower. For borrowing periods of items other than books please view our Borrowing Policies by type of material.
Returning or Renewing
Items may be returned to the John Peace Library on Main Campus, the Downtown Library, or the AET Library, regardless of where they were checked out.
If you are still using the books, you may renew them up to three times. Books can be renewed online through your account, by calling the John Peace Library (210-458-4574) or the Downtown 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, and laptops. Overdue notices are emailed to you 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, renew, or request 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.
How to Check and Pay Your Fines
| Item Type | Fine | Maximum Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Regular books, multimedia items | $0.50/day | $15 |
| Reference books, bound journals* | $0.50/day | $15 |
| Curriculum Materials | $0.50/day | $15 |
| Recalled items | $2.00/day | $15 |
| Reserve items (2 and 4 hour, one day loans) | $.05/minute | $60 |
| Tech Gear (including laptops) | $.05/minute | $60 |
*Some bound journals are not available for checkout. Please contact us for more information.
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.
| Item Type | Replacement Cost |
|---|---|
| Books, including reserve books | $70 |
| Multimedia, including reserve items | $30 |
| Laptops | $1200 |
| Laptop power adapters | $50 |
| Other Tech Gear items | Please contact the library the material was borrowed from |
| Interlibrary Loans |
Please contact the ILL office |