Q. How long can I check out a book?
Loan periods vary by item type and affiliation with Western Michigan University.
| Item type |
University borrower |
Guest borrower |
Books,
government documents,
music scores,
music CDs and LPs |
1 semester (2 online renewals, up to 365 days)
Faculty/Staff: Renewals up to 1,095 days |
14 days (2 online renewals, up to 42 days) |
Children's books (Waldo),
popular reading |
28 days
(2 online renewals) |
14 days
(2 online renewals) |
| Reserve items |
2hrs, 4hrs, 24hrs, 48hrs, 7 days
(renewal dependent on availability) |
2hrs, 4hrs, 48hrs, 7 days
(permanent reserves only) |
| Videos |
14 days (1 online renewal) |
Not available for use |
| Lockers |
1 semester (1 online renewal) |
Not available for use |
Learn more about borrowing items from University Libraries at wmich.edu/library/policies/borrowing.