Loans, Checkouts | Portland State Library

Loans, Checkouts

TOPICS :

- Who can borrow and how to borrow	- Accessibility
- Renewing materials	- Returning materials
- Recalling materials	- Fines,fees and charges
- Lost or Damaged Library materials	- Privacy, IDs, and account access

Who Can Borrow and How to Borrow

Portland State University Library - Borrowing Privileges, Policies, and Services⁵
	Current Status	Loan Period	How to borrow items	Additional Services¹
Current Portland State (Banner account)²	Students (including co-enrolled, distance, High School FRINQ, joint MBA in Healthcare Management, and Challenge program)	3 weeks / 3 renewals	Bring Student/Staff/Faculty ID to the Circulation Desk. Distance students may request books through Summit; they can be delivered to the nearest Summit Library. If there is no Summit library nearby, contact Document Delivery.	Reference assistance Instruction services Interlibrary Loan Summit regional borrowing On and off-campus database access Full computer access Wireless computer access Study rooms (students only) Course reserves
	Faculty (including adjuncts, emeriti, and grad assistants)	1 year / 1 renewal
	Staff (and visiting faculty and researchers)	3 weeks / 3 renewals
Alumni	Alumni Association	3 weeks / 1 renewal 5 item maximum	Bring your Alumni Association card and $30 annual fee to Circulation. You will be issued a library card.	Onsite database access Reference assistance Research Kiosk computer access Restricted Internet access⁴
Non-Portland State (General Public)	Summit Affiliates (includes Co-admitted students)	3 weeks / 1 renewal	Bring your Summit institution ID to Circulation Summit affiliates may request pickup at PSU or their home institution.	Onsite database access Reference assistance Research Kiosk computer access Restricted Internet access⁴
	Community Student Members³ (includes high school, other college, and home school students)	3 weeks / 1 renewal 5 item maximum	Bring $30 annual fee and current student ID to the Circulation Desk and fill out the enrollment form. You will be issued a library card.
	Community Members³	3 weeks / 1 renewal 5 item maximum	Bring $50 annual fee with current State ID to the Circulation Desk and fill out the enrollment form. You will be issued a library card.
	Institutional Members³	3 weeks / 1 renewal 20 item maximum	Bring your institution photo ID, institution tax number (EIN), and $250 annual fee to the Circulation Desk and fill out the enrollment form. You will be issued a library card.
1 - Some services require a PSU ODIN network account. To activate, see the OIT Helpdesk in Smith Memorial Student Union, room 18 2 - For full privileges, users must be entered by the Registrar or Human Resources into the Banner system 3 - Because Portland State University is funded mostly from student tuition (less than 20% State-funded), membership fees are required for community borrowers. It is recommended that community borrowers use their public library membership to access special materials. 4 - Restrictions imposed by the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) prevent the library from providing unrestricted public Internet access. The local public library has wi-fi and Internet access for their members and also supplies "guest" passes for visitors. 5 - See also Circulation for information about loan rules for specific types of materials

Please contact us if you have questions about your status or privileges: 503.725.4424

Accessibility

Patrons with disabilities or in need of assistance to retrieve materials from the collection, please request assistance at the nearest public service desk or the Circulation Counter. For large numbers of materials, please make arrangements for an assistant to accompany you or contact the Circulation Counter ahead of time. Staff will assist you immediately, if the desk is not busy.

Renewing Materials

You can extend the due date on your library materials online, with some exceptions: renewals are not accepted for recalled items, course reserves, or items loaned on an exception basis. Some renewals may be denied if you have reached the maximum renewal limit, have excessive library charges, or your library card has expired. Items from Summit or ILL have renewal restrictions that are noted on the checkout band.

Returning Materials

There are multiple options:

The Circulation Counter, 1st floor Millar Library
Drop box by Millar Library South Stairs
Drive up drop box, corner Harrison & 10th
Items can also be returned by mail or delivery service to:
Portland State Library
PO Box 1151
Portland, OR 97207-1151

Recalling Materials

Checked-out materials can be recalled by another patron at any time. The current borrower will have at least 10 days of use but then must bring the material back to Portland State Library. Borrowers will be notified of a recall by email or written notice.

Leaving campus and have materials checked-out? make arrangements with someone to receive notices and return recalled items before you leave.
To avoid overdue charges, return items before the new due date
There is no grace period on recalled items.
Everyone will be charged late fees on overdue materials.

Fines, Fees, and Charges

Portland State Library uses the fine system to ensure maximum availability of materials to all of its communities. Please consult the Fines, Fees, and Charges page for more information and a complete fine chart.

Lost or Damaged Library Materials

Please consult the Lost or Damaged Library Materials page for more information and a complete chart of charges.

Privacy, Identification, and Account Access

The Library's Privacy Policy restricts public access to most records and information without consent of the user, in accordance with the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA or Buckley Amendment) and Oregon State Revised Statute 192.502 (22).

Each borrower must present a PSU ID card or valid picture ID (State issued, Passport) to borrow any materials.
No one may borrow materials using another person's card or account.
The Library does not release information about items borrowed, or any other account information to the public without the user's consent. The "public" includes (but is not limited to) classmates, parents, domestic partners, spouses, and instructors.
Please see the Library Privacy Policy for complete information.

Questions? Contact Circulation
Phone: 503.725.4424 Email: circ@lists.pdx.edu Location: Circulation Counter, 1st Floor Millar Library Hours: Current Hours