Circulation Policy

Introduction

The University Library is open to everyone. According to Colorado State Law C.R. 24-90-119, the name of the borrower of library materials cannot be released to anyone except with a court order.

Borrowers may borrow items from both Colorado State University (CSU) Pueblo and CSU Fort Collins through our shared catalog.

All borrowers must use their own ID to check out materials and are responsible for any materials checked out on their ID card. In the event an ID card is lost or stolen the student must report this immediately to the Circulation staff. A staff member will place a block on the ID, so that no additional materials can be checked out on it and no fines charged against it.

Borrower Categories & Policies

CSU Pueblo Undergraduate Students

• Eligibility: CSU Pueblo students with a valid student ID.
• Loan Period:
  • Books and Government Documents: 4-week checkout
  • Audiovisual Materials: 1-week checkout
• Renewals: Up to 3 renewals (by phone, online, or in person)
• Recalls: Library materials may be recalled after 14 days (2 weeks).
• Prospector System:
  • Borrowing from major state and regional libraries.
  • Loan Period: 6 weeks for most items; 1-week loan for Pascal items and select media.
  • Renewals: No renewals on Prospector items.

CSU Pueblo Faculty, Administrative Staff, Classified Staff, and Graduate Students

• Eligibility: CSU Pueblo faculty, administrative staff, classified staff, and graduate students with proper identification.
• Loan Period:
  • Books: 6-month checkout
  • Audiovisual Materials: 1-week checkout
• Renewals: Up to 3 renewals (by phone, online, or in person)
• Prospector System:
  • Borrowing from major state and regional libraries.
  • Loan Period: 6 weeks for most items; 1-week loan for audiovisual materials.
  • Holds: A hold may be placed if all copies of a specific title are checked out.

Community Patrons

• Eligibility: Local community members with a valid driver’s license.
• Loan Period:
  • Books and Government Documents: 4-week checkout
  • Audiovisual Materials: 1-week checkout
• Renewals: Up to 3 renewals (by phone, online, or in person)
• Recalls: Library materials may be recalled after 14 days (2 weeks).

Colorado Library Card (CLC) Patrons

• Eligibility: Patrons with the proper identification can borrow materials from participating libraries in Colorado.
• Loan Period:
  • Books and Government Documents: 4-week checkout
  • Audiovisual Materials: 1-week checkout
• Renewals: Up to 3 renewals (by phone, online, or in person)
• Additional Information:
  • In Pueblo: A public library card also functions as a CLC card.
  • CSU-Pueblo Students: May use their CSU-Pueblo ID to check out materials from participating libraries.

CSU Pueblo Library ID (LID) Card

• Eligibility: Available for purchase by community patrons.
• Cost: $5.00
• Benefits:
  • Check out up to 10 items
  • Prospector and Interlibrary Loan privileges
  • Access to computer and printing privileges (when funds are added to the card)
• Application: Available at the circulation desk.

Fines and Fees

Overdue Fines

• Reserve Materials:
  • $5.00 for the first hour
  • $2.50 for each succeeding hour
  • Maximum fine: $25
• Laptop and Tablet Fines:
  • $5.00 for the first hour
  • $2.50 for each succeeding hour
  • Refer to the Library Technology Equipment Agreement Form for additional details.
• Overdue Notices:
  • Patrons will receive three overdue notices, a final overdue notice, and a billing notice.
  • Final Overdue Notices: Sent when an item is 70 days overdue.

Lost and Damaged Library Materials

• Replacement Fees:
  • Books: $25 for lost or irreparably damaged books.
  • Audiovisual Materials: $25 for lost or irreparably damaged audiovisual materials.
• Billing Notices:
  • Sent approximately 3 weeks after the final overdue notice.
  • Billing charges for lost materials are handled by the CSU Pueblo Accounting Office.
  • If a lost item is returned within 60 days of payment, a refund or credit will be issued. No refund will be given if the item is returned after 60 days.
• Interlibrary Loan and Prospector Fees:
  • Charges for lost or damaged items from Interlibrary Loans and Prospector items will be handled according to the lending library's policies.
• Impact on Accounts:
  • Unpaid fines for lost items, including Prospector and Interlibrary Loan materials, will be placed on accounts receivable at the CSU Pueblo Accounting Office.
  • These charges can block class registration and graduation if not paid.