Policies

Who May Use the Library

Services are available to the students, faculty and staff of IUPUI, and to all Indiana residents. But, preference is given to Herron students and faculty for materials in demand.

To use materials, users must present one of two types of valid identification:

1. IUPUI University Photo ID card
   Students may obtain a Photo ID card in ET 001; proof of enrollment is required. Faculty members must show a valid IUPUI Faculty ID card or present a letter from their department chair asking that they be given faculty borrowing privileges.
2. Indiana University Libraries Borrower's Card.
   Residents of Indiana may obtain an Indiana University Borrower's Card by presenting any of the following forms of identification:
   • IUPUI Identification Card
   • Indiana University Identification Card
   • Indiana Driver's License

User Responsibilities

Patrons are responsible for all materials charged to their cards.

Patrons are responsible for notifying the library immediately if their cards are lost or stolen. There is a $5.00 charge for replacing Borrower's Cards.

Changes in name or address must be reported to the Bursar's Office.

Lending Periods

Borrowing Limits

Borrowing Journals

Unbound periodicals do not circulate. Bound journal volumes circulate overnight. No more than five (5) volumes may be charged out at any one time.

Recalls

All library materials are subject to recall after two weeks. Materials needed for Course Reserves may be recalled at any time. Failure to return a recalled item in a timely fashion will result in fines and the suspension of borrowing privileges. Recall fines start seven (7) days after the recall notice is sent and are a minimum of $ 1.00 per day. See Recall Fine Schedule. A second, or subsequent recall, may be placed on unreturned items.

Scanning Policies

You may view the Herron Art Library's scanning policy at this link .