UNCW Visiting privileges are issued by the Library Administrative Office. Qualifying scholars are issued a card good for one year (renewable) at no charge. Typically, the following criteria are used to qualify for a Visiting Scholar card:

• Current or retired faculty from institutions of higher education outside the UNC system, including area community college faculty.
• Doctoral Candidates from non-UNC system universities who reside in the area.
• Independent scholars working on a publication or other scholarly project.
• Visiting Scholars are not eligible for computer lab use or laptop checkout.

Loan Period

The loan period is 28 days for books and government documents. The loan period for audiovisual materials is 7 days. Reserve materials, reference items, and periodicals must be used in the building.

Overdue, Damage and Replacement  for Charges

The library does not charge fines but borrowing privileges may be revoked if a user continually has overdue books. If items are overdue for two weeks or more, the item's replacement cost and a $15 non-refundable billing fee per item will be assessed. Borrowing privileges are blocked if a user has overdue books or owes the library money. When borrowing materials, please observe these regulations:

1. Present your Randall Library Borrower's Card for each transaction.

2. Borrowing privileges are not transferable.

3. Borrowers are responsible for materials borrowed until they are returned to the Library. Lost or damaged material must be paid for; we charge the replacement cost and a $15 non-refundable billing fee for each item billed.

4. Most materials may be renewed by bringing them to the Circulation Desk. Unless overdue or requested by another user, materials may also be renewed by telephone (962-3272), or by using the Library's online system.

A/V Renewals
Renewals for videos, DVD's, CDs and audiobooks are limited to two (2) per item.

Please inquire at the Reference Desk for assistance in using the Library. We hope that you will enjoy using the Randall Library.

Questions about this policy maybe addressed to Jennifer Corder , Library Secretary.

Last Update: September 17, 2008