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Circulation Policy
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Identification Needed Loan Periods
Renewals Recalls
Overdue Fines Overdue Fines - Recalls
Replacement Fees Appeals
Payment of Fees Nonpayment Penalties
Questions?

Identification Needed
  UW-Madison ID card
  Memorial Fee Card
  Law Library Card
    Patrons with current photo identification and a Wisconsin address may apply for a Law Library card. The card will be mailed to verify the address. Up to three items may be charged while the Law Library card application is pending..

Loan Periods
  Books UW* Students 28 days
    UW* faculty and staff Semester
  Reserves 2 hours, 6 hours, 24 hours or 3 days (dependent on title)
* Includes all UW campuses
Renewals
  28 day loans May be renewed twice, each time for another 28 days if the item has not been requested by another patron. Renewals are subject to recall.
  Reserves No renewal options

Recalls
  28 day loans May be kept for the entire initial loan period. Recalls may be placed at any time. Renewals/overdues are subject to recall.
  Rush Recall Titles needed for Reserve Collection may be recalled at any time.
  Reserves No recall options


Overdue Fines - Recalls
  28 day loans

$1.00 per day up to $15.00 maximum


Replacement Fees
 

Patrons are billed for failing to return or renew items following overdue notices. These volumes are considered lost by the library. Newer volumes ares billed at their current replacement cost, most older volumes are billed at a $ 75.00 default fee.

When the item is returned, the replacement fee is expunged. Patrons must still pay any overdue recall fines, associated with the transaction.


Appeals
  You may appeal overdue recall charges, but lost book charges cannot be appealed. To appeal, pick up a form in Memorial Library Room 170 or use the online appeal form at http://www.library.wisc.edu/services/appeal.shtml

Payment of Fees
  All fees can be paid by check or charge (Wiscard, Visa or Mastercard). Payment can be made either in person in Room 170 or mailed to Room 170, Memorial Library, 728 State Street, Madison, WI 53706. Checks should be made payable to the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Nonpayment Penalties
  As soon as an account reaches $15.00 in non-payments, a hold is placed on University records. Users having outstanding fees may also be blocked on the circulation system.

Questions?
  Questions concerning these matters can be discussed with the Circulation Staff, ask at the Circulation Desk, or call 608.262.2213.
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