- Borrowing Material unavailable at the Brown Library
- Borrowing Brown library material
- Renewals, Recalls, Fines
- Borrowing laptops, headphones, etc.
Material unavailable at the Brown University Library
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Brown patrons may borrow some material with a Brown ID at area libraries, including:
Borrowing Brown Library Material
Josiah is the Brown Library catalog. Circulation rules vary. For most material, see below.
Brown Faculty |
One year loan. |
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Brown Graduate Students |
Academic Year and Summer Loan. |
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All other borrowers |
Four-to-eight week loan. |
Some library material may be renewed online. |
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Recalls |
Borrowed material is subject to recall by other library patrons. Return the material before the new due date to avoid overdue fines ($1.00 per day) and suspension of Library privileges. |
Reminders |
For most borrowed items, email courtesy notices are sent five days before an item is due and again after the item is due. After a lapse of 30 days a replacement charge will be issued. |
Overdue Fines, Bills, & Penalties |
• Standard replacement charges: $150 per item |
Library privileges may be suspended for those with overdue recalls, or with substantial outstanding bills. Extreme or repeated problems may be reported to the appropriate Dean or Department Chair.
