LibGuides: User Education:Librarian: Borrowing Items

Borrowing library materials from open shelves

Library users can use the self-check machine to borrow open-shelf materials from the Library
Open-shelf materials must be returned at the circulation desk of the lending library on or before the due date
Reserve/Short-Loan materials are borrowed from and returned to Reserve/Short-loans counter at the Library where they were borrowed

A courtesy notice reminder will be sent to the user a day before the due date to either return or renew the items in order to avoid fines.
This reminder is a courtesy service and the Library is not responsible for non-receipt.
Overdue items will accumulate fines and will result in the suspension of borrowing privileges until the items are returned and fines paid.
Users with outstanding fines will not be able to:
View examination results
Register for the following year
View or print an academic record
Receive a graduation certificate
Access some of the library services

Borrowers who wish to extend the loan period may renew items online via the Library catalogue (WebPAC) or telephonically
Alternatively, an extension may be requested in person by furnishing the LIS personnel at the Circulation or Short Loan/Reserve Counter with your UL identification card and the item number(s) of the resource(s) in your possession, provided the item is not “on hold” for another user.
All items from the open stack collection may be renewed twice if the item has not been placed on hold for another user. The material must have been checked-out for it to be placed on hold.
Items may be renewed telephonically on 0152682201/0152682333
Items may also be renewed online via the Library Catalogue, click on "Renew library materials” and follow the prompts or you can visit the circulation desk and provide your card. Ask staff to renew items for you

Open shelf items	R1.00 per item per day
Reserve/Short-Loan	Blacklisting or manual charge
Lost or damaged items	Book value or replacement of the item plus R100.00 processing fee