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

  1. Please refer to the renewal guidelines and our policies on fines rates for more information about conditions where these figures may change.
  2. 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

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

  1. 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.