1. Loan periods and restrictions

Information about the number of items you can borrow and for how long is available from the Library homepage under Borrowing entitlements: otago.ac.nz/library/quicklinks/borrowing

Renewals, Recalls, Overdues, Library Fines and Library Notifications

• Due dates: Most books will automatically renew a few days before they are due. Our Library system will renew books up to three times before they need to be returned.
  
• All books may be Recalled by another borrower, at any time, and an earlier due date automatically assigned.
• A fine of $3 per day will be charged for any item that has been recalled and becomes overdue.
  
• Replacement  costs will be charged for all lost books, these charges will be waived if the book is returned.
• Notification of recalled and overdue items is sent to your student email account: otago.ac.nz/studentmail – please check it regularly or get these emails redirected to an email account you access regularly.
  

The Recall process and how it affects you as a borrower

• Library items that are “On Loan” can be recalled (requested) by another library user at any time.
  
• If an item you have on loan has been recalled, you will be notified by email (sent to your university email address)
  
• The item that has been recalled will be given a new return by date.
  
• Library users have fourteen days to return a recalled item (but this can vary).
  
• “Overdue recall” items are fined at $3 per day so it’s important to get them back for the due date to avoid fines.
• Distance students who live in areas with mail delays should contact the library if they are not able to get their recalled books back by the due date.