Borrowing Media
DVD / VHS / Videogames | Equipment / Game Consoles | Audiobooks / CD-ROM | 16mm Films / Slides
DVD / VHS / Laserdisc / Videogames
Many of the general circulating films found in the library catalog can be checked out. Special loan periods, renewal procedures, and fines rates apply.
| User Type | Loan Period | Renewals Allowed 1 | Check Out Limits | Fines Rate 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currently Enrolled UNT Students | ||||
| Undergraduate Students | 3 day | 1 | 3 items |
$2.00 per day, $100.00 maximum fine |
| Graduate Students | 3 day | 1 | 3 items |
$2.00 per day, $100.00 maximum fine |
| Doctoral Students | 3 day | 1 | 3 items |
$2.00 per day, $100.00 maximum fine |
| UNT Dallas Students | Contact UNT Dallas Library for accommodations or request items using your illiad account. | |||
| Distance Education Students | Contact the Media Library for accommodations. | |||
| Faculty, Staff, and Teaching Fellows. See Also: Booking & Courier Service | ||||
| Faculty (Regular, Retired, Adjunct) | 7 days | 1 | 10 items | -- |
| Teaching Fellows | 3 days2 | 1 | 3 items2 |
$2.00 per day, $100.00 maximum fine |
| TWU Faculty | 7 days | 1 | 10 items | -- |
| Full-Time Staff | 3 days2 | 1 | 3 items2 | -- |
| Part-Time Staff | View in Media Library only | |||
| Other Patrons | ||||
| Courtesy Card Holders | View in Media Library only | |||
| TexShare Card Holders | View in Media Library only | |||
| Patrons without Courtesy Cards | View in Media Library only | |||
Important Information for DVD / VHS / Laserdisc / Videogames
- Please refer to the renewal guidelines and our policies on fines rates for more information about conditions where these figures may change.
- Teaching Fellows & Staff Members will automatically be given 3 items/ 3 day checkout privileges. If media materials are needed for teaching purposes, an extension for a 10 item/ 7 day checkout can be request by email, phone (940) 565-2484 or at the Media Library front desk. Requests must be made each time materials are checked out. Teaching Fellows do receive fines on overdue materials.
Media Library Equipment / Gaming Consoles & Peripherals
Media Library equipment, gaming consoles, and peripherals can be checked out. Special loan periods, renewal procedures, and fines rates, and return policies apply. A full list of equipment, gaming consoles, and peripherals is available here.
| User Type | Loan Period | Renewals Allowed | Check Out Limits | Fines Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 3 days | No renewals | 1 game console |
$5.00 per day, $100.00 maximum fine |
| Faculty | 3 days | No renewals | 1 game console |
$5.00 per day, $100.00 maximum fine |
| Staff | 3 days | No renewals | 1 game console |
$5.00 per day, $100.00 maximum fine |
| Other Patrons | 3 days | No renewals | 1 game console |
$5.00 per day, $100.00 maximum fine |
Additional Information
- Instructors: Contact Classroom Support Services for information and assistance on equipment being used in the classroom.
Audiobooks on CD/ Audiobooks on Cassette / CD-ROM
Most Audiobooks and CD-ROMs found in the library catalog can be checked out. Special loan periods, renewal procedures, and fines rates apply.
| User Type | Loan Period | Renewals Allowed 1 | Check Out Limits | Fines Rate 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currently Enrolled UNT Students | ||||
| Undergraduate Students | 3 weeks | 1 | 10 items |
$0.35 per day, $39.90 maximum fine |
| Graduate Students | 3 weeks | 1 | 10 items |
$0.35 per day, $39.90 maximum fine |
| Doctoral Students | 3 weeks | 1 | 10 items |
$0.35 per day, $39.90 maximum fine |
| UNT Dallas Students | Contact UNT Dallas Library for accommodations or request items using your illiad account. | |||
| Distance Education Students | Contact the Media Library for accommodations. | |||
| Faculty, Staff, and Teaching Fellows See Also: Booking & Courier Service | ||||
| Faculty (Regular, Retired, Adjunct) | 3 weeks | 1 | 10 items | -- |
| Teaching Fellows | 3 weeks | 1 | 10 items |
$0.35 per day, $39.90 maximum fine |
| TWU Faculty | 3 weeks | 1 | 10 items | -- |
| Full-Time Staff | 3 weeks | 1 | 10 items | -- |
| Part-Time Staff | Use in Media Library only | |||
| Other Patrons | ||||
| Courtesy Card Holders | 3 weeks | 1 | 10 items |
$0.35 per day, $39.90 maximum fine |
| TexShare Card Holders | 3 weeks | 1 | 10 items |
$0.35 per day, $39.90 maximum fine |
| Patrons without Courtesy Cards | Use in Media Library only | |||
Important Information for Audio CD/Cassette, CD-ROM
- Please refer to the renewal guidelines and our policies on fines rates for more information about conditions where these figures may change.
16mm Films / Slides / Filmstrips
Many 16mm, Slides, and Filmstrips can be found in the library catalog. However, under most circumstances they are not considered normal circulating materials.
| User Type | Material Use | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | Non-Circulation. View in one of the Media Library viewing carrels. | |||
| Faculty | Limited-Circulation. May checkout items for 7 days for use in class or research. | |||
| Staff | Non-Circulation. View in one of the Media Library viewing carrels. Contact the Media Library regarding exceptions for instructional use. | |||

